Cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates of fear of falling in the older people in residential care in India: the Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES).

Srinivas MarmamulaThirupathi Reddy KumbhamSatya Brahmanandam ModepalliNavya Rekha BarrenkalaJill Elizabeth KeeffeDavid S Friedman

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

FOF is common among older individuals in residential care in India. Depression, falling in the previous year and DSI were strongly associated with FOF. A cross-disciplinary approach may be required to address FOF among the older people in residential care in India.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
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