Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits. The timed up and go test, also known as the TUG test, is a standardized and validated assessment tool used by nurses to identify those at most risk for falls.

Home Health Care Podcast

Episode 3: Timed Up and Go Test (TUG test)

The Home Health Care podcast series by Elsevier provides home health care nurses and other clinicians quick and concise skills information. Each episode will focus on one skill found in the Elsevier Home Health Care product. Elsevier Home Health Care provides access to the information home health care nurses and other clinicians need most, including evidence-based content developed specifically for home care, drug information and patient education appropriate for home care. Combined with powerful competency management features, it gives you the ability to evaluate performance, assess competency and assign skills to improve knowledge throughout your organization. www.ElsevierHomeHealthCare.com

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Home Health Care Podcast