Fear of Falling after Hip Fracture: Prevalence, Course, and Relationship with One-Year Functional Recovery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The effect of fear of falling (FoF) on recovery 1 year after hip fracture is not well known. Furthermore, the potential influence of premorbid function has not been explored. We aimed to describe rates of FoF after hip fracture, to assess the association of FoF with functional recovery 1 year post-fracture, and to evaluate the potential moderating effect of premorbid function on the relationship between FoF and functional recovery.

Design

Secondary analysis of data from a prospective, longitudinal observational study to assess genetic factors influencing functional and psychological outcomes after hip fracture over 52 weeks.

Setting

Eight area hospitals in St. Louis, MO.

Participants

241 cognitively intact individuals 60 years of age or older requiri

SUBMITTER: Bower ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5136326 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature