Characterizing the Impact of Fear of Falling on Activity and Falls in Older Adults with Glaucoma.

Jian-Yu EAleksandra MihailovicPei-Lun KuoSheila K WestDavid S FriedmanLaura N GitlinTianjing LiJennifer A SchrackPradeep Y Ramulu

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2020)

FoF is an important psychological factor associated with mobility in glaucoma patients, although specific aspects of mobility (fall rates vs activity levels) affected vary by the degree of FoF. Our findings suggest that customizing behavioral interventions for older adults based on their levels of FoF may be an important strategy for fall prevention and activity promotion. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:1847-1851, 2020.

Keyphrases

physical activity
end stage renal disease
community dwelling
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
optic nerve
sleep quality
patient reported