Fear of Falling: Significant Barrier in Fall Prevention Approaches. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chandrasekaran, Subhalakshmi; Hibino, Hidetaka; Gorniak, Stacey L.; Layne, Charles S.; Johnston, Craig A.
• Is Part Of: American journal of lifestyle medicine. Volume 15:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 598
• Page End: 601
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: older adults -- exercises -- low intensity -- upper limbs; Medicine, Preventive -- Periodicals; Lifestyles -- Health aspects -- Periodicals; Health behavior -- Periodicals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1177/15598276211035360
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1559-8276

Abstract

Fear of falling is a critical component in fall prevention approaches; however, it is often overlooked in the majority of fall prevention exercises. Alternative fall prevention approaches that take fear of falling into account are necessary. This article discusses fall prevention activities that are feasible for individuals with limited mobility who have an increased fear of falling. Health care providers should consider the degree to which a patient has a fear of falling and recommend activities that fit most to their patient's comfort level.