Fear of falling in older adults in the community Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group receives a cognitive behavioural group intervention developed to reduce fear of falling and to promote physical, social, and functional activity. This intervention is derived fr
Sponsors
Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 70 or older, living independently in the community, reporting fear of falling and associated activity restriction.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Confined to bed, restricted by permanent use of wheelchair, on waiting list for nursing home admission.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of falling and daily activity. Fear of falling is assessed by a single question "Are you afraid of falling?" (1= never to 5= always). Falls related self-efficacy is assessed by an adapted version of the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES). Daily activity is assessed by the Frenchay Activity Index (FAI). To assess activity restriction due to fear of falling a single question was incorporated in the questionnaire: "Do you avoid certain activities due to fear of falling?" (1= never to 5= always). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological, physical and social functioning. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) assessed psychological functioning. Physical functioning is assessed by the ADL subscale of the Groningen Activity Restriction Scale (GARS). Social functioning is assessed by a social support measure (SSL) and by a loneliness question. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed