Fall Risk Assessments for Individuals with Visual Impairment: A Scoping Review of Questionnaire-Based Tools

Individuals with visual impairment are at high risk of falls due to sensory, functional, and environmental challenges. Existing fall risk assessment tools rarely address vision-related challenges. This scoping review identified and summarized questionnaire-based tools used to assess fall risk in individuals with visual impairment to map the literature, highlight research gaps, and inform preventive strategies. Adhering to Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, 19 studies met inclusion criteria, yielding 11 vision-specific questionnaires. Findings highlight gaps in evidence and indicate the need for future research examining measurement properties and developing approaches.