ArticleCanadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2021
Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature.
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57 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fall Prevention for Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis.Worldviews on evidence-based nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models for Predicting Future Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Evidence.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Longitudinal associations of psychosocial factors and fear of falling in older adults: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring Indoor Home Environment Factors Influencing Fear of Falling: A Systematic Review.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2025Pooled it
- Outdoor Environmental Risk Factors for Falls and Fear of Falling: A Systematic Review.The Gerontologist · 2025Pooled it
- Association Between Fear of Falling and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Clinical interventions in aging · 2022Pooled it
- The effect of fall-prevention education on fall-related behaviors in older adults.BMC public health · 2026Trial
- FallFitness exercise program provided using the train-the-trainer approach for community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2024Trial
- Participant-Reported Reductions in Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Associated With Variable-Friction Footwear: Retrospective Pre-Post Survey Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2026Article
- Development of a Wearable Sensor Platform for Fall Risk Assessment and Fall Detection.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Personality traits and coping with fear of falling: An interpretive description study of older adults in Canada.Journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- One-Year Changes in Frailty Components After Curative Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Power-Based Multicomponent Training, Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation Instructions, and Psychoeducation for Urinary Incontinence, Balance and Fear of Falling in Older Women (FIRE-WOMEN): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The relationship between depression, falls, dizziness, and physical activity in geriatric individuals with BPPV.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Breaking the Vicious Cycle? A Systematic Review of Interventions Targeting Both Falls and Fear of Falling in Older Adults.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Associations between physical literacy and physical activity and sedentary behavior among Taiwanese older adults: a nationwide survey.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Distinct factors explain life space mobility below and above the age of 75 years old in older adults.GeroScience · 2026Article
- Balance impairment as a central correlate of falls, short sleep, and physical health in community-dwelling adults.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Personality Traits and Their Association With Falls and Fall-Related Psychological Concerns in Adults Aged 50 and Older: A Scoping Review.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Effectiveness and improving program adherence among the older adults through competitive health promotion activities.BMC research notes · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFear of falling (FOF) is prevalent among older adults and associated with adverse health outcomes. Over recent years a substantial body of research has emerged on its epidemiology, associated factors, and consequences. This scoping review summarizes the FOF literature published between April 2015 and March 2020 in order to inform current practice and identify gaps in the literature.
methodsA total of 439 articles related to FOF in older adults were identified, 56 selected for full-text review, and 46 retained for data extraction and synthesis.
resultsThe majority of included studies were cross-sectional. Older age, female sex, previous falls, worse physical performance, and depressive symptoms were the factors most consistently associated with FOF. Studies that measured FOF with a single question reported a significantly lower prevalence of FOF than those using the Falls Efficacy Scale, a continuous measure. FOF was associated with higher likelihoods of future falls, short-term mortality, and functional decline.
conclusionsComparisons between studies were limited by inconsistent definition and measurement of FOF, falls, and other characteristics. Consensus on how to measure FOF and which participant characteristics to evaluate would address this issue. Gaps in the literature include clarifying the relationships between FOF and cognitive, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
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