TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - A randomized, controlled trial of a group intervention to reduce fear of falling and associated activity restriction in older adults
JO  - Journals of gerontology. Series B: psychological sciences and social sciences
A1  - Tennstedt, S.
A1  - Howland, J.
A1  - Lachman, M.
A1  - Peterson, E.
A1  - Kasten, L.
A1  - Jette, A.
SP  - 384
EP  - 392
VL  - 53
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1079-5014
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -