ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2018
Both psychological factors and physical performance are associated with fall-related concerns.
Article in Aging clinical and experimental research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06711393 (The Effectiveness of Exergaming), which is not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The Effectiveness of Exergaming (YetiHome®) Versus Traditional Exercise for Older People Mobility and Balance: Protocol of the Randomized Intervention Trial
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Longitudinal associations of psychosocial factors and fear of falling in older adults: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
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- Multi-dimensional integrated dance therapeutics (MIDT) for fall prevention in community-dwelling older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Investigating Fall-Related Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Women Through Structural Equation Modeling Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Accuracy of Physical Function-based Fall Risk Assessments Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An ROC Analysis.Research in health and medicine · 2025Article
- Predicting balance impairments in older adults: a wavelet-based center of pressure classification approach.Biomedical engineering online · 2023Article
- Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Novel Intervention Integrating Physical Therapy Exercise and Dance Movement Therapy on Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Women: A Randomized Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Sex Differences in Falls: The Mediating Role of Gait Stability Ratio and Body Balance in Vulnerable Older Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Investigating the emotional content of older adults engaging in a fall prevention exercise program integrated with dance movement therapy: a preliminary study.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Increased co-contraction reaction during a surface perturbation is associated with unsuccessful postural control among older adults.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature.Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ · 2021Article
- Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging Play a Significant Role in Predicting Physical Performance among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Language equivalence of the modified falls efficacy scale (MFES) among English- and Spanish-speaking older adults: Rasch analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2020Article
- Gender Differences in Function, Physical Activity, Falls, Medication Use, and Life Satisfaction Among Residents in Assisted Living Settings.Research in gerontological nursing · 2020Article
- Mobility in Older Community-Dwelling Persons: A Narrative Review.Frontiers in physiology · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundFall-related concern strongly correlates to activity avoidance in older people. In this complex phenomenon, different terminology and instruments are often used interchangeably. Three main concepts make up fall-related concerns: fear of falling, consequence concern, and falls self-efficacy. It is suggested that fall-related concerns are mediated by psychological and physical factors.
aimsOur aims were to describe the prevalence of fall-related concerns and find explanatory factors for its most studied concept-falls self-efficacy-in an older population.
methodsWe executed a cross-sectional study on a random sample of 153 community-dwelling older people (70 years or older). We used validated and reliable instruments as well as structured interviews to gather data on the three concepts of fall-related concerns and possible mediating factors. We then calculated descriptive statistics on prevalence and regression models for the total group, and men and women, separately.
results70% of the total sample (80% of women and 53% of men) reported at least one of the three concepts of fall-related concern. For the total sample, fear of falling, morale, and physical performance were associated factors with falls self-efficacy. For women, the number of prescription medications was added. For men, physical performance and concerns for injury were associated.
conclusionFall-related concern is prevalent in large proportions with higher prevalence for women than for men. Important factors are fear of falling, morale, and physical performance. Gender differences in the emergence and variance of fall-related concern and the relation between physical performance and fall-related concern should be targeted in future research endeavors.
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