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What can make walking up stairs safer?
Click on "True" or "False" to answer:
| Having bannister rails | True | False |
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| Having a relative to pull the patient up stairs | True | False |
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| Well lit stairs | True | False |
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| Carpet that is properly fitted and not worn | True | False |
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| Leaving walking aids on the stairs | True | False |
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| Appropriate and well-fitting shoes | True | False |
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| Wearing glasses if they are needed | True | False |
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N.B. If a patient is or becomes unable to manage walking upstairs they should be referred to occupational therapy.
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