The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · May 2000
Prospective study of the impact of fear of falling on activities of daily living, SF-36 scores, and nursing home admission.
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of fear of falling on the health of older people. ⋯ Fear of falling has serious consequences for older people. Interventions that successfully reduce fear of falling and improve fall-related self-efficacy are likely to have major health benefits.