Fear of falling: scoping review and topic analysis protocol

Kolpashnikova, Kamila; Desai, Shital

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066652

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“…The scoping review was registered with the Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/gyzjq ). The protocol for the scoping review was published in BMJ Open [ 50 ].…”

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Fear of falling: Scoping review and topic analysis using natural language processing

Kolpashnikova,

Harris,

Desai

2023

PLoS ONE

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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 systematic reviews conducted on various specific domains of FoF and its related interventions, the research area has only been minimally covered by scoping reviews, and a comprehensive scoping review mapping the range and scope of the research area is still lacking. This review aims to provide such a comprehensive investigation of the existing literature and identify main topics, gaps in the literature, and potential opportunities for bridging different strains of research. Using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we searched the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Following the screening process, 969 titles and abstracts were chosen for the review. Pre-processing steps included stop word removal, stemming, and term frequency-inverse document frequency vectorization. Using the Non-negative Matrix Factorization algorithm, we identified seven main topics and created a conceptual mapping of FoF research. The analysis also revealed that most studies focused on physical health-related factors, particularly balance and gait, with less attention paid to cognitive, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Moreover, more research could be done on demographic factors beyond gender and age with an interdisciplinary collaboration with social sciences. The review highlights the need for more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of FoF and calls for more research on less studied areas.

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“…The scoping review was registered with the Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/gyzjq ). The protocol for the scoping review was published in BMJ Open [ 50 ].…”

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Fear of falling: Scoping review and topic analysis using natural language processing

Kolpashnikova,

Harris,

Desai

2023

PLoS ONE

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“…Fear of falling (FoF) can profoundly affect quality of life (QoL) of older adults (Kolpashnikova & Desai, 2023;Lavedán et al, 2018;Scheffer et al, 2008;Schoene et al, 2019;Zijlstra et al, 2007). Extensive work has been done on individual-level medical, psychological factors, and behavioral interventions to mitigate FoF in previous research (Cappleman Am and a S Thiamwong, 2020;Kolpashnikova & Desai, 2023;MacKay et al, 2021;Rider et al, 2021;Scheffer et al, 2011;Yardley et al, 2005;Zijlstra et al, 2007).…”

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Fear of Falling: Prevalence Trends in European Countries, 2004-2019

Kolpashnikova¹

2023

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Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on fear of falling and physical activity in Parkinson’s disease: a randomised controlled trial

Gwak,

Park

2024

BMJ Neurol Open

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IntroductionThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing the fear of falling (FOF) and promoting physical activity in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD).Methods and analysisThis is a prospective, multicentre, rater-blinded and randomised controlled trial. Patients with PD and a history of falls will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week ACT intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. The primary outcomes measured will include FOF assessment using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International and physical activity levels measured via wearable sensor devices. Secondary outcomes will encompass the assessment of motor function, balance and fall frequency using the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go test. Objective measures of balance and physical activity will be obtained through static posturography and wearable sensors over a 3-day period, both before and after the intervention. Data will be analysed using mixed-effects models to evaluate the impact of ACT on FOF and physical activity.Ethics and disseminationWe hypothesised that ACT would lead to a significant reduction in FOF and an increase in physical activity levels compared with standard care. Additionally, this study will also examine the relationship between reduced FOF and improvements in balance and motor function. Our results will provide valuable evidence to support the effectiveness of ACT in reducing FOF and promoting physical activity among patients with PD, and if validated, ACT could be recommended as a beneficial intervention to enhance the quality of life and reduce fall-related morbidity in patients with PD.

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Fear of falling: scoping review and topic analysis protocol

Cited by 4 publications

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Fear of falling: Scoping review and topic analysis using natural language processing

Fear of falling: Scoping review and topic analysis using natural language processing

Fear of Falling: Prevalence Trends in European Countries, 2004-2019

Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on fear of falling and physical activity in Parkinson’s disease: a randomised controlled trial

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