Fear of Falling and Related Activity Restriction Among Middle-Aged African Americans

Wilson, Mark; Miller, Douglas K.; Andresen, Elena M.; Malmstrom, Theodore K.; Miller, J. Philip; Wolinsky, Fredric D.

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“…The prevalence of activity restriction of 57% of the elders who reported FOF corroborates several studies 6,11,12,29,30 , although lower prevalence were identified in this study 4,9,31,32 . These variations may be due to the use of different questionnaires for measuring activity restriction and to the differences in the characteristics of the evaluated population 29,31 .…”

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“…The lower gait speed observed in the group that reported activity restriction due to fear of falling matches the literature [9][10][11]29 . Gait is a necessary ability to perform the activities of daily living.…”

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“…There was no association between activity restriction due to fear of falling and difficulties in BADL. The literature reports contradictory results in relation to BADL 9,29,33 , possibly due to the use of different questionnaires to assess variable. The associations observed in the present study evidence the hierarchical loss of the functional abilities which occurs in aging and happens from IADL to BADL 34,35 .…”

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“…These variations may be due to the use of different questionnaires for measuring activity restriction and to the differences in the characteristics of the evaluated population 29,31 .…”

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Characteristics associated with activity restriction induced by fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly

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“…These variations may be due to the use of different questionnaires for measuring activity restriction and to the differences in the characteristics of the evaluated population 29,31 .…”

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“…1,43 É possível que variações em relação à forma de mensuração dessas variáveis e ao perfil mais ativo da amostra do presente estudo justifiquem tal divergência. 44,45 Ferreira et al 46 e Lang, Michel & Zekry 47 propõem que a redução da atividade física com o avançar da idade colabora com o declínio da reserva funcional dos sistemas cardiovasculares, respiratórios e musculoesqueléticos. Esses fatores contribuem para a maior percepção de esforço nas atividades de vida diária.…”

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Testes de equilíbrio e mobilidade funcional na predição e prevenção de riscos de quedas em idosos

Castro¹,

Magalhães²,

Cruz³

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Testes de equilíbrio e mobilidade funcional na predição e prevenção de riscos de quedas em idosos Balance and mobility functional tests in the prediction and prevention of risks of falls in elderly Palavras-chave: Idoso. Equilíbrio Postural. Mobilidade Funcional. Acidentes por Quedas. ResumoIntrodução: A prevenção da ocorrência de quedas em idosos é um desafio para os profissionais da área da saúde. Um dos aspectos mais relevantes para tal prevenção é a detecção precoce de fatores de risco para quedas. Dentre estes, destaca-se o declínio do equilíbrio e da mobilidade funcional. Objetivos: Avaliar a ocorrência de quedas e seus fatores associados e identificar os pontos de corte de testes de equilíbrio e mobilidade funcional mais adequados para identificar idosos ativos na comunidade com risco de quedas. Metodologia: Estudo transversal composto por 127 idosos ativos na comunidade de Itabira-MG, avaliados quanto às características clínicas e sociodemográficas e ao equilíbrio e mobilidade funcional (testes sentado para de pé, semi-tandem, step teste e velocidade da marcha de seis metros). Resultados: A prevalência de quedas no ano anterior foi 25,2%, sendo 8,6% para quedas recorrentes. A ocorrência de quedas apresentou associação apenas com a variável "gênero", sendo maior a chance de cair entre as mulheres. Os pontos de corte para os testes sentado para de pé, step teste e velocidade da marcha foram 8,5 segundos, 7,5 segundos e 0,98 m/s, respectivamente. Conclusão: Os resultados demonstraram ser importante adequar os pontos de corte dos testes de equilíbrio e mobilidade ao perfil da população avaliada. Sem essa adequação, os testes têm sua sensibilidade e especificidade comprometidas na identificação de idosos com risco de cair. AbstractIntroduction: The prevention of falls in the elderly is a challenge for health professionals. One of the most important aspects for such prevention is early detection of risk factors for falls. Among these, we highlight the declining balance and functional mobility. Objectives: To evaluate the occurrence of falls and associated factors and identify the most suitable cutoff points of balance and functional mobility tests to identify active seniors in the community at risk of falling. Methods: Cross-sectional study comprising 127 active seniors in the community in the city of Itabira-MG, Brazil, evaluated for clinical and demographic characteristics and balance and

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Bringing the bedside to the bench, and then to the community: a prospectus for intervention research in late‐life anxiety disorders

Lenze¹,

Wetherell

2008

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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SUMMARY Background Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in elderly persons, and they are associated with functional impairment, poorer quality of life, and adverse long-term consequences such as cognitive decline. Intervention research in late-life anxiety disorders (LLAD) lags behind where it ought to be. Research in cognitive neuroscience, aging, and stress intersects in LLAD and provides the opportunity to develop innovative interventions to prevent chronic anxiety and its consequences in this age group. Methods This paper evaluates gaps in the evidence base for treatment of LLAD and synthesizes recent research in cognitive neuroscience, basic behavioral science, stress, and aging. Results We examine three intervention issues in LLAD: (1) prevention; (2) acute treatment; and (3) pre-empting adverse consequences. We propose combining randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with mechanistic biobehavioral methodologies as an optimal approach for developing novel, optimized, and personalized treatments. Additionally, we examine three barriers in the field of LLAD research: (1) How do we measure anxiety?; (2) How do we raise awareness?; (3) How will we ensure our research is applicable to underserved populations (particularly minority groups)? Conclusions This prospectus outlines approaches for intervention research that can reduce the morbidity of LLAD.

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Fear of Falling and Related Activity Restriction Among Middle-Aged African Americans

Cited by 68 publications

References 36 publications

Characteristics associated with activity restriction induced by fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly

Characteristics associated with activity restriction induced by fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly

Testes de equilíbrio e mobilidade funcional na predição e prevenção de riscos de quedas em idosos

Bringing the bedside to the bench, and then to the community: a prospectus for intervention research in late‐life anxiety disorders

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