Fear of Falling: Significant Barrier in Fall Prevention Approaches
Subhalakshmi Chandrasekaran, Hidetaka Hibino, Stacey L. Gorniak, Charles S. Layne, Craig A. Johnston
Abstract
Fear of falling is a critical component in fall prevention approaches; however, it is often overlooked in the majority of fall prevention exercises. Alternative fall prevention approaches that take fear of falling into account are necessary. This article discusses fall prevention activities that are feasible for individuals with limited mobility who have an increased fear of falling. Health care providers should consider the degree to which a patient has a fear of falling and recommend activities that fit most to their patient's comfort level.
Topics & Concepts
Falling (accident)Fear of fallingFall preventionMedicineFall of manPoison controlInjury preventionGerontologyMedical emergencyPsychiatryPoliticsPolitical scienceLawBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery