Factors Associated with Fear of Falling among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the Shih-Pai Study in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of falling is an important risk indicator for adverse health related outcomes in older adults. However, factors associated with fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults are not well-explored.

Objectives

To explore the quality of life and associated factors in fear of falling among older people in the Shih-Pai area in Taiwan.

Methods

This community-based survey recruited three thousand eight hundred and twenty-four older adults aged ≥ 65 years. The measurements included a structured questionnaire, including quality of life by using Short-Form 36, and information of fear of falling, fall history, demographics, medical conditions, insomnia, sleep quality, depression and subjective health through face-to-face interviews.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Chang HT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4775068 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature