Background Falls are a common cause of injury, hospitalization, functional decline, and
residential care admission among older adults. Cardiovascular disorders are recognized …

Patient falls in hospitals continue to be a global concern due to the poor health outcomes
and costs that can occur. A large number of falls in hospitals are unwitnessed and mostly …

Background With reduced balance and mobility, older patients with stroke are more
susceptible to fear of falling (FOF). A maladaptive form of FOF can cause excessive activity …

Background Hip fracture is a common and debilitating injury amongst older adults. Fear of
falling (FoF) and related constructs (balance confidence and falls efficacy) may impede …

Adherence and participation can be improved in health programs for older people with
concerns about falling. While health literacy empowers older people to have greater control …

Background: Kinesiophobia is defined as fear of movement due to the painful experience of
it. The main symptom of fibromyalgia is persistent and widespread pain associated with …

Background Falls are the leading cause of injury-related mortality and hospitalization among
adults aged≥ 65 years. An important modifiable fall-risk factor is use of fall-risk increasing …

Fear of falling is a geriatric condition that must be understood from both a clinical
perspective and from the environment in which older adults live. This review aimed to …

Introduction Fear-avoidance beliefs (FAB) play a crucial role in the treatment outcomes of
post-surgery patients. These beliefs can lead to activity avoidance, increased pain, and …

Purpose Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience fear of falling (FOF), which is
associated with negative health and quality-of-life consequences. Prior research has used …