Reducing fear of falling and avoidance of activity in elderly persons: The development of a Dutch version of an American intervention

2006 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.A. Rixt Zijlstra ◽  
Sharon L. Tennstedt ◽  
Jolanda C.M. van Haastregt ◽  
Jacques Th.M. van Eijk ◽  
Gertrudis I.J.M. Kempen
Keyword(s):  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
American Intervention

scholarly journals Does Fear of Falling Relate to Low Physical Function in Frail Elderly Persons?: Associations of Fear of Falling, Balance, and Gait

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumi Higuchi ◽  
Hiroaki Sudo ◽  
Noriko Tanaka ◽  
Satoshi Fuchioka ◽  
Yoshitaka Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Elderly Persons

The relationship between activities of daily living,falls and fear of falling in older adults : A crosssectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-425
Author(s):  
Hamed Mortazavi ◽  
Mahbubeh Tabatabaeichehr ◽  
Masoumeh Taherpour ◽  
Mohadece Masoumi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
The Relationship

Objective : Doingactivities of daily living can bring independence for the elderly. It can also maintain their health and social participation. However, experience of falls and fear of falling can affect the health and personal social life of the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between falls and fear of falling with activities of daily living in older adults. Materials and methods : Four hundred and fifty elderly persons were enrolled in this cross-sectional study using cluster sampling. Demographic variables, Fall Efficacy Scale- International (FES-I) and questionnaires related to the study of activities of daily living were employed. To investigate advanced activities of daily living, open-ended questions were used. The history of falls within the last 12 months was investigated. Results : Mean score of basic activities of daily living in the elderly being studied was 15.49±1.74, and 95.4% of them were independent in doing these activities.Mean score of instrumental activities of daily living was 11.30±3.36, and 71.5% of them were independent in doing these activities. Participation of elderly persons in social activities was reported to be 77.9%. There was a significant relationship between activities of daily living (basic, instrumental, and advanced) and falls and fear of falling (p<0.05). Conclusion : Falls and fear of falling reduce the independence of elderly persons in doing activities of daily living. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.420-425

scholarly journals The prevalence and correlates of fear of falling in elderly persons living in the community.

1994 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
C L Arfken ◽  
H W Lach ◽  
S J Birge ◽  
J P Miller
Keyword(s):  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Elderly Persons

scholarly journals Interaction between cognitive status, fear of falling, and balance in elderly persons

Clinics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graziela Morgana Silva Tavares ◽  
Bárbara Palma Pacheco ◽  
Maria Gabriela Valle Gottlieb ◽  
Daniela Virote Kassick M�ller ◽  
Gilmar Moraes Santos
Keyword(s):  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Elderly Persons

scholarly journals Prevalence of fear of falling, in a sample of elderly adults in the community

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Teles da Cruz ◽  
Raphaela Ornellas Duque ◽  
Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite
Keyword(s):  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
History Of ◽  
Difficulty Walking

Abstract Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of fear of falling among a sample of elderly persons in the community, and to analyze its correlation with age, self-perceived health, difficulty walking, use of an assistive device for walking, history of falls, and functional capacity. Method: A cross-sectional study of 314 non-institutionalized elderly individuals, living in the city of Juiz de Fora in the state of Minas Gerais) in 2015, was carried out. A household survey was conducted and fear of falling was assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale - International - Brazil (FES-I-BRASIL). The Spearman correlation was used to verify the correlation of the independent variables with the fear of falling. The significance level for the study was 5%. Results: The prevalence of fear of falling among the elderly was 95.2% (95% CI= 92.3; 97.3). Fear of falling was significantly correlated with all the variables analyzed: age (r= 0.199), self-perceived health (r=0.299), difficulty walking (r= -0.480), use of an assistive device for walking (r=0.337), history of falls (r= -0.177), and functional capacity (r = -0.476) . Conclusions: A high prevalence of fear of falling was observed, with a significant correlation between the outcome and the variables studied. These findings point to the need for rehabilitation, prevention, and health promotion strategies that enable healthy aging.

scholarly journals Fear of falling associated with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables and clinical conditions in elderly people registered with the Family Health Strategy in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Ayumi Martins Utida ◽  
Mariana Bogoni Budib ◽  
Adriane Pires Batiston
Keyword(s):  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence of fear of falling among the elderly and its association with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables, morbidities, balance, mobility and a history of falls (HF). Method: A cross-sectional study was performed in nine family health units in the southern district of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. An interview was conducted to obtain data relating to the sociodemographic and clinical variables and the history of falls. The Falls Efficacy Scale-International-Brazil (FES-I-Brazil) and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test were also applied. Statistical analysis was performed using the Pearson linear correlation test (FES-I-Brazil related to TUG score), the Student's t-test (FES-I-Brazil related to lifestyle, comorbidities and HF) and ANOVA one way, followed by Tukey post-hoc (FES-I-Brazil related to HF and TUG score). Results: Two hundred and one elderly persons with an average age of 70.85 (±7.72) years were included. On the FES-I-Brazil scale, the overall score was 28.80 (±0.82) points. The average TUG time was 12.00 (±0.57) seconds. There was a significant positive linear correlation between the FES-I-Brazil score and the TUG time (p<0.001) and the variables of gender (p=0.008), hypertension (p=0.002), FH (p=0.005) and frequency of falls (p=0.011). Conclusion: There is a high frequency of fear of falling among the studied population, as the majority reported fear of falling in at least one of the sixteen FES-I-Brazil tasks. Such fear was significantly associated with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, history of falls, perception of always suffering falls and low scores for mobility and balance.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Thai Elderly

Gerontology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Nantawat Sitdhiraksa ◽  
Piyapat Piyamongkol ◽  
Pakaratee Chaiyawat ◽  
Thanwarat Chantanachai ◽  
Woraphat Ratta-Apha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
History Of

Background: Falls are common in older people. The fear of falling (FOF) can lead elderly persons to restrict their activities which reduces quality of life. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with FOF in community-dwelling Thai elderly to improve screening, treatment and prevention policies and practices. Objectives: We aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with FOF in suburban-dwelling Thai seniors. Methods: Seniors aged 60–85 years old from 4 suburban communities near Bangkok, Thailand, were interviewed and examined. Questionnaires were used to collect data on the FOF, symptoms of depression, anxiety and balance tests. T tests, χ2 tests, and logistic regressions were used in statistical analysis. Results: 210 subjects were enrolled. The mean age was 70.3, and 74.3% were female. Fifty-three (25.2%) reported a previous history of falls. The prevalence of FOF was 35.8% in the subjects with previous history of falls and 21.7% in subjects without previous history of falls. FOF was associated with female gender, age ≥80, living alone, impaired balance, and functional impairment but not with previous history of falls. Conclusion: FOF is associated with balance impairment, anxiety, depression, and functional impairment of daily routine activities.

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