2002
DOI: 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50352.x
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Falls and Fear of Falling: Which Comes First? A Longitudinal Prediction Model Suggests Strategies for Primary and Secondary Prevention

Abstract: Individuals who develop one of these outcomes are at risk for developing the other, with a resulting spiraling risk of falls, fear of falling, and functional decline. Because falls and fear of falling share predictors, individuals who are at a high risk of developing these endpoints can be identified.

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“…(49,50) Cognitive impairment may result in loss of muscle strength and balance due to inactivity, increased risk of falling due to risk behavior (walking without necessary aid) and increase of osteoporosis due to malnourishment. Cognitive impairment is the most important risk factor for lost ability to live in own home, (51) and 80 % of Norwegian nursing home residents suffer from dementia.…”
Section: Cognitionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…(49,50) Cognitive impairment may result in loss of muscle strength and balance due to inactivity, increased risk of falling due to risk behavior (walking without necessary aid) and increase of osteoporosis due to malnourishment. Cognitive impairment is the most important risk factor for lost ability to live in own home, (51) and 80 % of Norwegian nursing home residents suffer from dementia.…”
Section: Cognitionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Fear of falling is assessed by a) asking a simple question: "Are you afraid of falling"-yes/no scored on a simple four-point Likert scale [49] and b) by applying the 7-item Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) [50].…”
Section: Falls and Fear Of Fallingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…8 A fratura é a consequência mais frequentemente observada nos casos que necessitam de hospitalização, seguida do medo de cair e necessidade de auxílio para atividades de vida diária. [9][10][11] Sendo assim, além das lesões físicas, a queda pode trazer consequências psicológicas. O medo de sofrer uma nova queda faz com que os idosos restrinjam suas atividades diárias, contribuindo assim para o aumento da inatividade e o declínio da capacidade funcional.…”
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“…FOF may lead to a reduction or restriction of functional activities [3][4][5][6] and is associated with adverse outcomes such as falls 3,4 , functional decline 5 and depression 7,8 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%