Citation

Whipple MO, Hamel AV, Talley KMC. Geriatr. Nurs. 2018; 39(2): 170-177.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, 5-140 Weaver Densford Hall, 308 Harvard St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.08.005

PMID

28941942

Abstract

Fear of falling presents a significant problem for many older adults by reducing physical function and increasing the risk of future falls. Several different types of interventions have improved fear of falling and a summary of efficacious interventions will help clinicians recommend treatment options. Using the Arksey and O'Malley Framework for scoping reviews, the purpose of this review was to identify efficacious interventions for treating fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults in order to provide a list of potential treatment options for care providers. A total of 45 publications were identified for inclusion in this review.

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Falls; Fear of falling; Older adults; Scoping review