title: Influences on modern multifactorial falls prevention interventions and fear of falling in non-frail older adults: a literature review.
abstract: This review explores underlying features that may influence fear of falling and the effectiveness of multifactorial falls prevention programs in community dwelling non-frail adults aged 65 and older. It also examines the interrelationship between fear of falling and multifactorial falls prevention interventions. A literature search of medical databases was conducted to identify articles that address the fear of falling and multifactorial programs as either a primary or secondary component of their findings. Multifactorial interventions were assessed in terms of their program content, design, demographics, implementation techniques, and cost-effectiveness. Falls are a common, but preventable, cause of morbidity and injury in older adults 65 and over. In addition to physiological variables, fear of falling and self-efficacy are psychosocial factors that impact the incidence of falls in this population. Addressing fear of falling in addition to physiological parameters may influence the success of multifactorial falls prevention programs for adults 65 and over.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Physiotherapy, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, SE 405 30 Goteborg, Sweden ; Mid Sweden University, Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, Department of health Science, SE 83125 Ostersund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Ulla
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Svantesson
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Buki
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Babagbemi
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Lakicia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.affiliation: Mid Sweden University, Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, Department of health Science, SE 83125 Ostersund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alricsson
keywords: Multidisciplinary; Physiotherapy; Self-efficacy
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