Relationship between fear of falling and fall risk among older patients with stroke: a structural equation modeling

Relationship between fear of falling and fall risk among older patients with stroke: a structural equation modeling

Abstract Background With reduced balance and mobility, older patients with stroke are more susceptible to fear of falling (FOF). A maladaptive form of FOF can cause excessive activity restriction, poor balance, and recurrent falls, forming a self-reinforcing vicious cycle. This study applied and ada...

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Main Authors: Yuanyuan Chen, Hui Du, Mi Song, Ting Liu, Pei Ge, Yue Xu, Hongying Pi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Stroke
Fear of falling
Accidental fall
Depression
Postural balance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04298-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04298-y

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