The global prevalence of and risk factors for fear of falling among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
W Xiong, D Wang, W Ren, X Liu, R Wen, Y Luo - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background As a common psychological problem among older adults, fear of falling was
found to have a wide range prevalence in different studies. However, the global prevalence …
found to have a wide range prevalence in different studies. However, the global prevalence …
Multivariate analysis of independent determinants of ADL/IADL and quality of life in the elderly
S Beltz, S Gloystein, T Litschko, S Laag… - BMC geriatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background This study evaluated the determinants of disability and quality of life in elderly
people who participated at the multi-centred RubiN project (Regional ununterbrochen …
people who participated at the multi-centred RubiN project (Regional ununterbrochen …
Economic models of community-based falls prevention: a systematic review with subsequent commissioning and methodological recommendations
J Kwon, H Squires, M Franklin, Y Lee… - BMC health services …, 2022 - Springer
Background Falls impose significant health and economic burdens among older
populations, making their prevention a priority. Health economic models can inform whether …
populations, making their prevention a priority. Health economic models can inform whether …
Fear of falling as a mediator in the association between social frailty and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults
KY Wu, DR Chen, CC Chan, YP Yeh, HH Chen - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Social frailty is associated with Fear of Falling (FoF) and health-related quality
of life (HrQoL). However, how social frailty simultaneously influences FoF and HrQoL …
of life (HrQoL). However, how social frailty simultaneously influences FoF and HrQoL …
The association of fear of falling and physical and mental Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) among community-dwelling older persons; a cross-sectional study of …
S Korenhof, A van Grieken, C Franse, SS Tan, A Verma… - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background The share of people over 80 years in the European Union is estimated to
increase two-and-a-half-fold from 2000 to 2100. A substantial share of older persons …
increase two-and-a-half-fold from 2000 to 2100. A substantial share of older persons …
Patient-reported quality of life after intravenous alteplase for stroke in the wake-up trial
Background and Objectives Intravenous alteplase improves functional outcome after acute
ischemic stroke. However, little is known about the effects on self-reported health-related …
ischemic stroke. However, little is known about the effects on self-reported health-related …
Economic model of community-based falls prevention: seeking methodological solutions in evaluating the efficiency and equity of UK guideline recommendations
J Kwon, H Squires, T Young - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Falls significantly harm geriatric health and impose substantial costs on care
systems and wider society. Decision modelling can inform the commissioning of falls …
systems and wider society. Decision modelling can inform the commissioning of falls …
Economic evaluation of community-based falls prevention interventions for older populations: a systematic methodological overview of systematic reviews
J Kwon, H Squires, M Franklin, Y Lee… - BMC health services …, 2022 - Springer
Background Falls impose significant health and economic burdens on older people. The
volume of falls prevention economic evaluations has increased, the findings from which …
volume of falls prevention economic evaluations has increased, the findings from which …
Fear of falling: Scoping review and topic analysis using natural language processing
Fear of falling (FoF) is a major concern among older adults and is associated with negative
outcomes, such as decreased quality of life and increased risk of falls. Despite several …
outcomes, such as decreased quality of life and increased risk of falls. Despite several …
The impact of fear of falling on health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: mediating effects of depression and moderated mediation effects of …
ES Lee, B Kim - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background The fear of falling is a common issue among older adults that negatively affects
physical and psychological aspects of health-related quality of life, regardless of actual fall …
physical and psychological aspects of health-related quality of life, regardless of actual fall …