Characteristics of falls and their fear in older adults requiring long-term care

Source: The Journal of Physical Therapy Science

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Date of publication: August 2023 vol. 35 iss. 8 pps. 560-563

 Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Older adults requiring long-term care have a higher rate of falls than older adults who do not. This study aimed to examine the relationship between falls and fear of falling and their characteristics from the perspective of older adults requiring long-term care based on a sub-item in the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale. 

 Length of publication: 3 pages

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