Path model explaining the association between fear of falling and health-related quality of life in (pre-)frail older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of falling (FoF) is estimated to be prevalent in over 50% of older adults and several studies suggest that it negatively affects health-related quality of life (HrQoL). Unlike previous studies that examined only few mediating variables, this study aimed to develop a more comprehensive path model explaining the association between FoF and HrQoL.

Methods

A theoretical path model was developed based on existing evidence and expert feedback and fitted to cross-sectional baseline data on 385 community-dwelling (pre-)frail older adults from the PromeTheus randomized controlled trial using robust weighted least squares estimation. FoF and HrQoL were operationalized by the Short Falls Efficacy Scale International and EQ-5D Index, respectively. The model included pote

SUBMITTER: Sattler T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806603 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature