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Morse Fall Scale

Morse Fall Scale: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Morse Fall Scale

History of falling (0 or 25)
Secondary diagnosis (0 or 15)
Ambulatory aid (0, 15, 30)
IV access or heparin lock (0 or 20)
Gait (0, 10, 20)
Mental status (0 or 15)
Morse Fall Scale
25points
Aid: 0 = none, bed rest or nurse assist; 15 = crutches, cane, walker; 30 = furnitureGait: 0 = normal, bed rest or wheelchair; 10 = weak; 20 = impairedMental status: 0 = oriented to own ability; 15 = overestimates or forgets limitationsRisk cut-offs may vary between institutionsMorse Fall Scale: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Fall risk
Moderate

More about: Morse Fall Scale

What it calculates

The “Morse Fall Scale” calculator computes Morse Fall Scale in points from 6 parameters: history of falling (0 or 25), secondary diagnosis (0 or 15), ambulatory aid (0, 15, 30), iv access or heparin lock (0 or 20), gait (0, 10, 20), mental status (0 or 15).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters History of falling (0 or 25) = 0, Secondary diagnosis (0 or 15) = 15, Ambulatory aid (0, 15, 30) = 0, IV access or heparin lock (0 or 20) = 0, Gait (0, 10, 20) = 10, Mental status (0 or 15) = 0 the result is 25 points (Aid: 0 = none, bed rest or nurse assist; 15 = crutches, cane, walker; 30 = furniture).

How to use

  1. Enter history of falling (0 or 25), secondary diagnosis (0 or 15), ambulatory aid (0, 15, 30), iv access or heparin lock (0 or 20), gait (0, 10, 20) and mental status (0 or 15) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Morse Fall Scale (points) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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