Citation

Svantesson UM, Babagbemi B, Foster L, Alricsson M. J. Clin. Med. Res. 2014; 6(5): 314-320.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Canada-China Clinical Medicine Study Association, Publisher Elmer Press)

DOI

10.14740/jocmr.v6i5.1874

PMID

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Abstract

This review explores underlying features that may influence fear of falling and the effectiveness of multifactorial falls prevention programs in community dwelling non-frail adults aged 65 and older. It also examines the interrelationship between fear of falling and multifactorial falls prevention interventions. A literature search of medical databases was conducted to identify articles that address the fear of falling and multifactorial programs as either a primary or secondary component of their findings. Multifactorial interventions were assessed in terms of their program content, design, demographics, implementation techniques, and cost-effectiveness. Falls are a common, but preventable, cause of morbidity and injury in older adults 65 and over. In addition to physiological variables, fear of falling and self-efficacy are psychosocial factors that impact the incidence of falls in this population. Addressing fear of falling in addition to physiological parameters may influence the success of multifactorial falls prevention programs for adults 65 and over.

KEYWORDS: Self-efficacy; Multidisciplinary; Physiotherapy