Experts has a new look! Let us know what you think of the updates.

Provide feedback
Home
Scholarly Works
A Scoping Review of Interventions Aimed at...
Journal article

A Scoping Review of Interventions Aimed at Reducing Fear of Falling in Older Adults With Orthopedic Conditions

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Fear of falling (FoF) is a persistent anxiety regarding the risk of falling, which can even impact individuals without a history of falls. Fear of falling has been associated with decreased physical functioning and increased risk of falls. Most interventions have focused on reducing FoF in healthy older adults. This study aimed to review the literature's scope, nature, and content related to FoF interventions in older …

Authors

Johari S; MacDermid J; Parikh P; Grewal R

Journal

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 42–51

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

1 2025

DOI

10.1519/jpt.0000000000000426

ISSN

1539-8412