@article{ref1,
title="A randomized, controlled trial of a group intervention to reduce fear of falling and associated activity restriction in older adults",
journal="Journals of gerontology. Series B: psychological sciences and social sciences",
year="1998",
author="Tennstedt, S. and Howland, J. and Lachman, M. and Peterson, E. and Kasten, L. and Jette, A.",
volume="53",
number="6",
pages="384-392",
abstract="A randomized, single-blind controlled trial was conducted to test the efficacy of a community-based group intervention to reduce fear of falling and associated restrictions in activity levels among older adults. A sample of 434 persons age 60+ years, who reported fear of falling and associated activity restriction, was recruited from 40 senior housing sites in the Boston metropolitan area. Data were collected at baseline, and at 6-week, 6-month, and 12-month follow-ups. Compared with contact control subjects, intervention subjects reported increased levels of intended activity (p < .05) and greater mobility control (p < .05) immediately after the intervention. Effects at 12 months included improved social function (p < .05) and mobility range (p < .05). The intervention had immediate but modest beneficial effects that diminished over time in the setting with no booster intervention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1079-5014",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}