Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability

The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults. Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using...

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Published in:Aging & mental health 2018-06, Vol.22 (6), p.856-861
Main Authors: Brustio, Paolo R, Magistro, Daniele, Zecca, Massimiliano, Liubicich, Monica E, Rabaglietti, Emanuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Aptitude - physiology
Executive Function - physiology
Fear
Female
Humans
Male
Psychomotor Performance - physiology
Self Efficacy
Walking - physiology
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Summary:The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults. Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using the Falls Self-Efficacy Scale-International), walking ability during both single- and dual-task performances and ADL were collected. Mediation analysis demonstrated the mediation effect of dual-task ability (β = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level (β = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, significantly lower performances were observed during dual-task condition [F (2, 73) = 7.386, p < 0.001], and lower ADL levels were also found in older adults with FOF [F (2, 73) = 13.734, p < 0.001]. The study underlines the relationship between FOF, dual-task ability and ADL level. These results could be used to develop specific intervention programmes for successful ageing.
ISSN:1360-7863
1364-6915
DOI:10.1080/13607863.2017.1318257