Factors influencing fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults in Singapore: a cross-sectional study

Factors influencing fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults in Singapore: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FoF) has far-reaching implications including activity restriction, functional decline and reduced quality of life. It is a common consequence of falls but may be present even in non-fallers. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with FoF in a segme...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline Giovanna De Roza, David Wei Liang Ng, Blessy Koottappal Mathew, Teena Jose, Ling Jia Goh, Chunyan Wang, Cindy Seok Chin Soh, Kar Cheng Goh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Community
Fear of Falling
Frailty
Falls 
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02883-1

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