The association between one-year fall history and quality of life among older adults in the Geelong Osteoporosis Study: does fall frequency matter?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Older adults are at increased risk of falls, which can substantially impact their quality of life (QoL). While few global studies have explored this association, comprehensive research in Australia remains limited. This study aimed to assess the association between a one-year fall history and QoL domains and compare QoL between single and recurrent fallers in older Australians.

Methods

Participants (n = 530, age ≥ 65 yr) were drawn from the 15-year assessment wave of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), a 26-item questionnaire covering four domains: physical, psychological, social, and environmental health. Falls within the previous 12 months were self-reported. Tobit regression was u

SUBMITTER: Yosef T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12945934 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature