Systematic review for the prevention and management of falls and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2690
Abstract: To synthesize recent empirical evidence for the prevention and management of falls and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). read more here.
Keywords: prevention management; management falls; patients parkinson; falling patients ... See more keywords
Neuroticism predicts fear of falling after hip fracture
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5261
Abstract: Fear of falling (FoF) is common and associated with poorer functional outcomes after hip fracture. We sought to differentiate patterns of FoF at 4 and 12 weeks after surgical repair for hip fracture and examine predictors… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; neuroticism predicts; hip fracture; falling hip ... See more keywords
Design and validation of a new instrument to assess fear of falling in Parkinson's disease
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DOI: 10.1002/mds.27820
Abstract: Fear of falling may be significantly associated with falls in Parkinson's disease (PD) and may have a negative impact on quality of life. Nevertheless, there are no valid and reliable tools to examine this condition… read more here.
Keywords: fear; assess fear; parkinson disease; instrument assess ... See more keywords
Gait and cognitive impairments in multiple sclerosis: the specific contribution of falls and fear of falling
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DOI: 10.1007/s00702-017-1765-0
Abstract: AbstractOur goal was to identify the specific contribution of fear of falling (FoF) and falls with quantitative gait impairments and cognition capabilities in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Patients were separated into four individual subgroups as… read more here.
Keywords: non fallers; gait cognitive; multiple sclerosis; specific contribution ... See more keywords
Risk factors for fear of falling in older adults in India
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DOI: 10.1007/s10389-019-01061-9
Abstract: Aim The present paper aims to understand the fear of falling (FOF) and risk factors associated with FOF in community-dwelling individuals aged over 60 years in Pune, India. Subjects and methods The study examined a random… read more here.
Keywords: factors fear; risk factors; older adults; falling older ... See more keywords
Body shape, fear of falling, physical performance, and falls among individuals aged 55 years and above
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-019-00220-1
Abstract: To evaluate the relationship between waist-to-hip ratio and fall-related outcomes in community-dwelling individuals aged 55 years and above. A higher waist-to-hip ratio remained independently associated with increased risk of falls compared to those with a… read more here.
Keywords: waist hip; risk; hip ratio; aged years ... See more keywords
Fear of Falling Activity Avoidance Behavior Among Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.485
Abstract: Objective(s) To explore existing literature related to fear of falling activity avoidance behavior (FFAB) among individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Data Sources Databases searched included MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, APA Psycinfo, CINAHL, Papers First, and ProQuest… read more here.
Keywords: activity avoidance; avoidance behavior; activity; fear falling ... See more keywords
[Prevalence of fear of falling and related factors in community-dwelling older people].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2020.11.003
Abstract: AIM To know, in the population over 70, independent for walking, the prevalence of the concern to fall according to the short version of the Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) questionnaire, in old people living… read more here.
Keywords: older people; falling related; community; prevalence fear ... See more keywords
Systematic review and meta-analysis of fear of falling and fall-related efficacy in a widely disseminated community-based fall prevention program.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104235
Abstract: BACKGROUND Fear of falling restricts mobility and increases fall risk among older adults. Fall-related efficacy (i.e. the confidence to perform activities without falling), a construct related to fear of falling, has also been associated with… read more here.
Keywords: related efficacy; fall related; fear falling;
Fear of Falling and Balance Confidence in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2018.02.009
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in older adults (≥65 years of age) and increases fall risk. Fear of falling and low balance confidence are reported in both fallers and nonfallers and can potentially… read more here.
Keywords: balance confidence; type diabetes; older adults; balance ... See more keywords
Dance movement therapy and falls prevention.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.05.004
Abstract: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity, healthcare use and mortality. Dance is a popular form of physical activity among older people and previous research has suggested that it may improve various health outcomes in… read more here.
Keywords: dance movement; falls fear; movement therapy; dance ... See more keywords