| Literature DB >> 28941942 |
Mary O Whipple1, Aimee V Hamel2, Kristine M C Talley2.
Abstract
Fear of falling presents a significant problem for many older adults by reducing physical function and increasing the risk of future falls. Several different types of interventions have improved fear of falling and a summary of efficacious interventions will help clinicians recommend treatment options. Using the Arksey and O'Malley Framework for scoping reviews, the purpose of this review was to identify efficacious interventions for treating fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults in order to provide a list of potential treatment options for care providers. A total of 45 publications were identified for inclusion in this review.Entities:
Keywords: Falls; Fear of falling; Older adults; Scoping review
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28941942 PMCID: PMC5862787 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.08.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Geriatr Nurs ISSN: 0197-4572 Impact factor: 2.361