Research progress on fear of falling related activity restriction of the elderly

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2023.01.016

Abstract

Abstract:

Fear of falling related activity restriction（FFAR） commonly exists among the elderly，and activity restriction will bring serious harmful consequences to the elderly. Existing studies have focused on falling and fear of falling，while FFAR has received little attention. This paper reviews the definition，incidence，assessment tools，adverse consequences，influencing factors，intervention methods and effects of elderly FFAR，aiming to attract clinical staff with much attention on FFAR and provide further research references.

Key words: Aged, Accidental Falls, Fear, Activity Restriction, Geriatric Nursing, Review

摘要：

恐惧跌倒相关性活动限制在老年人中普遍存在，限制活动会给老年人带来严重危害。现存研究大多聚焦于跌倒和跌倒恐惧，对恐惧跌倒相关性活动限制的关注度不够。该文从老年人恐惧跌倒相关性活动限制的概述、测量工具、危害、影响因素、干预方法和效果5个方面进行综述，旨在提高医护人员对老年人恐惧跌倒相关性活动限制的关注，为进一步开展相关研究提供参考。

关键词: 老年人, 意外跌倒, 恐惧, 活动受限, 老年护理, 综述

ZHANG Yuxin, ZHANG Kaili. Research progress on fear of falling related activity restriction of the elderly[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2023, 58(1): 112-116.

张雨欣, 张开利. 老年人恐惧跌倒相关性活动限制的研究进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2023, 58(1): 112-116.

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