Higher Fear of Falling is Associated With More Falls and Decreased ...

A systematic review on the influence of fear of falling on quality of life ...

First reported as fear-related “post-fall syndrome” affecting about one-third of older people admitted to hospital after a fall, today, this fear is no longer ...

The association between fear of falling and occurrence of falls

We found that FoF was associated with the occurrence of falls in community-dwelling older adults. However, its association was lower in multiple ...

Fear of Falling Is Associated with Recurrent Falls in People with ...

Fear of falling and falls are interrelated. Older adults with increased fear of falling are at higher risk for falls, and individuals who fall are at a higher ...

Fear of Falling - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

Higher PA and lower SB are significantly associated with fear of falling, but the associations did not extend to the health outcomes falls or fractures.

Fear of falling is as important as multiple previous falls in terms of ...

Studies have shown that sex is a risk factor for falls and fear of falling [19, 20]. Women are more likely to fall than men, and women are more ...

Review How fear of falling can increase fall-risk in older adults

However, the mechanisms by which FOF influence postural stability are poorly understood. In the current article, we use psychological theory to explain FOF- ...

Falls and fear of falling: burden, beliefs and behaviours

Many older adults who fall, whether or not they sustain an injury, develop a fear of falling that may lead to restricted activity, a decline in ...

Facts About Falls | Older Adult Fall Prevention - CDC

In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of ...

Fear of Falling in Elderly Persons: Association With Falls, Functional ...

Subsequent analyses of variance indicated that the two-class (low fear and high fear) SAFFE fear of falling profiles discriminated fallers from nonfallers, and ...

Fear of falling in older adults living at home: associated factors

In the final multiple linear regression model, it was identified that a higher number of previous falls, female gender, older age, and worse health self- ...

Incidence and Risk Factors for Developing Fear of Falling in Older ...

However, those who dropped out of the study might have had greater fear of falling, more falls, and overall, a different profile than those who stayed in.

Fear of Falling and Its Relationship With Anxiety, Depression, and ...

Fear of falling can lead to increased fall risk, decreased motivation, and decreased perceptions of capabilities, all of which can then lead to ...

Higher Fear of Falling is Associated With More Falls and Decreased ...

- Fall risk is multifactorial including: movement and balance disorders, mood and cognitive disorders, and fear of falling. - The Falls Efficacy Scale ...

Fear of falling makes falls more likely - UCI Health

“Fear of falling causes seniors to limit their activities, social interactions and exercise. This inactivity leads to muscle weakness, ...

Falls in Older Adults, New York State

What Conditions Increase the Risk of Falling? · Leg weakness is associated with a 4-fold increase in the risk of falling · Problems with gait and balance are ...

Fear of Falling Makes Falls More Likely - NEJM Journal Watch

Among elders with low physiological risk, those with high perceived risk experienced significantly more injurious falls than those with low ...

Can Fear of Falling Increase the Risk of Falling? - ZIBRIO

Anxiety and stress related to this fear can cause increased muscle tension and decreased concentration. Anxiety can also lead to poor sleep, ...

Falls among Older Adults: Screening, Identification, Rehabilitation ...

Bone fractures and head trauma require hospitalization more than other injuries [16]. It seems that women are at higher risk of having fall-related injuries ...

Differences in fall-related characteristics across cognitive disorders

For example, it is estimated that patients with dementia experience up to eight times more falls but also have a lower rate of recovery compared with patients ...

How fear of falling can impact older adults' physical, mental health

Fall-related anxiety can significantly impact quality of life by reducing independence and confidence in daily activities, making it a major ...