Fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults: A scoping review to identify effective evidence-based interventions

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)170-177
Number of pages8
JournalGeriatric Nursing
Volume39
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2018

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Keywords

  • Falls
  • Fear of falling
  • Older adults
  • Scoping review

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