Paolo R Brustio1, Daniele Magistro1,2,3, Massimiliano Zecca3,4, Monica E Liubicich5, Emanuela Rabaglietti1,5. 1. a Department of Psychology , University of Torino , Torino , Italy. 2. b School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences , Loughborough University , Loughborough , UK. 3. c National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) , Loughborough , UK. 4. d Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering , Loughborough University , Loughborough , UK. 5. e SUISM, Centro Servizi , University of Torino , Torino , Italy.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults. METHODS: Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using the Falls Self-Efficacy Scale-International), walking ability during both single- and dual-task performances and ADL were collected. RESULTS: Mediation analysis demonstrated the mediation effect of dual-task ability (β = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level (β = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, significantly lower performances were observed during dual-task condition [F (2, 73) = 7.386, p < 0.001], and lower ADL levels were also found in older adults with FOF [F (2, 73) = 13.734, p < 0.001]. CONCLUSION: The study underlines the relationship between FOF, dual-task ability and ADL level. These results could be used to develop specific intervention programmes for successful ageing.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults. METHODS: Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using the Falls Self-Efficacy Scale-International), walking ability during both single- and dual-task performances and ADL were collected. RESULTS: Mediation analysis demonstrated the mediation effect of dual-task ability (β = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level (β = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, significantly lower performances were observed during dual-task condition [F (2, 73) = 7.386, p < 0.001], and lower ADL levels were also found in older adults with FOF [F (2, 73) = 13.734, p < 0.001]. CONCLUSION: The study underlines the relationship between FOF, dual-task ability and ADL level. These results could be used to develop specific intervention programmes for successful ageing.
Authors: Paolo Riccardo Brustio; Anna Mulasso; Samuel D'Emanuele; Gianluca Zia; Luca Feletti; Susanna Del Signore; Alberto Rainoldi Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-09 Impact factor: 4.614