Fear of Falling and its Relationship With Frailty in Older Adults
Razieh Baneshi,
Maliheh Saboor,
Marjan Haghi
et al.
Abstract:Objectives Fear of falling affects the daily performance of older adults, exacerbates the frailty syndrome, and ultimately reduces their independence. This study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of falling and frailty in older adults in Bushehr, Iran. Methods & Materials This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 215 older adults aged ≥60 years referred to urban comprehensive health centers in Bushehr, Iran in 2021 who were selected by a cluster sampl… Show more
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