Fear of falling after hip fracture in vulnerable older persons rehabilitating in a skilled nursing facility.

Authors

  • Jan H M Visschedijk
  • Monique A A Caljouw
  • Romke van Balen
  • Cees M P M Hertogh
  • Wilco P Achterberg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1264

Keywords:

fear of falling, falls-related self-efficacy, hip fracture, regression analysis, skilled nursing facility.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors that explain differences in patients with high and low levels of fear of falling after a hip fracture. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study in 10 skilled nursing facilities in the Netherlands. PATIENTS: A total of 100 patients aged ≥ 65 years admitted to a skilled nursing facility after a hip fracture. METHODS: Participants were divided into 2 groups

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Published

2013-11-19

How to Cite

Visschedijk, J. H. M., Caljouw, M. A. A., van Balen, R., Hertogh, C. M. P. M., & Achterberg, W. P. (2013). Fear of falling after hip fracture in vulnerable older persons rehabilitating in a skilled nursing facility. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(3), 258–263. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1264

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Original Report