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  • Title: The impact of falls and fear of falling on health-related quality of life in Taiwanese elderly.
    Author: Chang NT, Chi LY, Yang NP, Chou P.
    Journal: J Community Health Nurs; 2010 Apr; 27(2):84-95. PubMed ID: 20437289.
    Abstract:
    This study aimed to investigate the relationship among falls, fear of falling (FOF), and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in elderly people living in the community. The study was a community-based surveillance with residents aged 65 or over in Taipei, Taiwan. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews. Of the 4,056 participants, the prevalence of falls was 13.8% and the prevalence of FOF among women (62.6%) was significantly higher than that among men (46.2%). Adjusted by covariate factors, fear of falling was identified as a major factor related to HRQOL in the elderly and should be emphasized to assist the improvement of HRQOL in geriatrics.
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