Fear of falling.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The "intervention group" is treated with a combination of routine walking rehabilitation as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce the fear of falling. Common walking rehabili
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Fear of falling without cognitive impairment Independence in daily activities Able to walk at least 20 meters without aids Ability to participate in treatment sessions Age between 60 and 80 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any acute or chronic illness that affects balance and gait control Existence of cognitive disorders Acute psychiatric illness with psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time difference between the mental imagination of doing movement and the actual doing of movement. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go Test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Level of fear of falling. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Falls Efficacy Scale International.;The risk of falling. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamic Gait Index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRoghaye Dive
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed