FRAILTY, FALL RISK, AND FEAR OF FALLING POSITIVELY ASSOCIATED IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
2024
Frailty, Fall Risk, and Fear of Falling in Older Adults
Sample size: 178
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Tice Abigail, Conner Norma, Zhang Wei, Huo Qun, Li Yingru, Emrich Christopher, Xie Rui, Thiamwong Ladda
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
The study examines the relationships between frailty, fall risk, and fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults.
Conclusion
The study found that increased frailty is associated with higher fall risk and greater fear of falling in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Frailty is a risk factor for fall occurrence in older adults.
- Fear of falling is recognized as a risk factor for falls.
- Significant positive correlations were found between frailty, fall risk, and fear of falling.
Takeaway
Older adults who are frail are more likely to be afraid of falling and to actually fall.
Methodology
The study used FRAIL, STEADI, and short FES-I questionnaires to assess frailty, fall risk, and fear of falling.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 65 years or older from Orlando, Florida.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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