ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2022
Associations of fall history and fear of falling with multidimensional cognitive function in independent community-dwelling older adults: findings from ORANGE study.
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- The global prevalence of and risk factors for fear of falling among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2024Pooled it
- The Moderating Effect of Physical Activity on the Association Between Cognitive Function and Fear of Falling in Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Research in gerontological nursing · 2026Article
- Nationwide Real-World Modeling of Surgical Outcomes in Elderly Patients: Incorporating Geriatric-Specific Risk Factors Into Prediction of Mortality and Morbidity.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Association between fetal exposure to the Chinese famine and cognitive decline in adulthood: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- The cognitive consequences of fear of falling: assessing the mediating role of social engagement and physical activity.Innovation in aging · 2025Article
- Factors associated with falls during voluntary self-isolation among community-dwelling older people: a longitudinal study.Journal of physical therapy science · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundFalls and fear of falling (FoF) inhibit healthy longevity and have been suggested to be associated with cognitive function. However, the domains of cognitive function that are associated with them remain controversial. It is speculated that clarifying this will help in the assessment of health status and interventions in the community.
aimTo analyse the associations between fall history and FoF and multidimensional cognitive function in independent community-dwelling older adults.
methodsThe data from 9759 (73.3 ± 5.4 years, 59.9% women) older individuals enrolled in the cross-sectional ORANGE study were analysed. Simple questions were used to assess fall history in the past year and current FoF. Assessments of multidimensional cognitive function were performed using the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology-Functional Assessment Tool (NCGG-FAT) to evaluate memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed. The independent associations of fall history and FoF with multidimensional cognitive function were assessed using multivariate linear regressions adjusted for potential confounding variables.
resultsA total of 18.3% and 35.4% of participants presented with fall history and FoF, respectively. Fall history (p = 0.008) and FoF (p = 0.002) were significantly associated with memory. FoF, but not fall history was associated with attention (p = 0.004), executive function (p < 0.01), and processing speed (p < 0.01).
conclusionIn independent community-dwelling older adults, fall history was associated only with the memory domain; in contrast, fear of falling was associated with multidimensional cognitive function. This study provides weak evidence suggesting the need to assess falls and FoF in all situations involving independent community-dwelling older adults.
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