The Relationship of Fear of Falling and Quality of Life: The Mediating Effects of Frailty and Depression. Issue 4 (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McKay, Michelle A.; Mensinger, Janell L.; Whitehouse, Christina R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 39:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 251
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2073792
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To examine the sequential explanatory roles of frailty and depression in the relationship between fear of falling (FOF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults. Design: Secondary data analysis Methods: Path models were constructed hypothesizing frailty and depression as serial mediators of the relationship between FoF and HRQoL. Findings: Depression independently and along with frailty serially mediated the relationship between FoF and mental HRQoL. Conclusions: Frailty and depression are not typically considered when assessing the effect of FOF on HRQoL. Clinical Evidence: Understanding the mediating effects and common risk factors on FOF and HRQoL may be an area for interventional development for older adults.