Effect of a Matter of Balance programme on avoidance behaviour due to fear of falling in older adults

ConclusionAvoidance behaviour caused by FOF, as measured by the FFABQ, and concerns about falling decreased in community‐dwelling older adults who participated in the AMOB. Findings support the efficacy of the AMOB for reducing both avoidance behaviour caused by FOF and concerns about falling through an approach that combines education and exercise.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 8, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cecelia Sartor ‐Glittenberg, Elton Bordenave, Curt Bay, Lori Bordenave, Jeffrey L. Alexander Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research