Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability
Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability
Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults.
Methods: Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using the Falls Self-Efficacy Scale-International), walking ability during both single- and dual-task performances and ADL were collected.
Results: Mediation analysis demonstrated the mediation effect of dual-task ability (β = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level (β = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, significantly lower performances were observed during dual-task condition [F (2, 73) = 7.386, p < 0.001], and lower ADL levels were also found in older adults with FOF [F (2, 73) = 13.734, p < 0.001].
Conclusion: The study underlines the relationship between FOF, dual-task ability and ADL level. These results could be used to develop specific intervention programmes for successful ageing.
Brustio, Paolo
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Magistro, Daniele
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Zecca, Massimiliano
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Liubicich, Monica E.
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Rabaglietti, Emanuela
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9 May 2017
Brustio, Paolo
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Magistro, Daniele
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Zecca, Massimiliano
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Liubicich, Monica E.
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Rabaglietti, Emanuela
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Brustio, Paolo, Magistro, Daniele, Zecca, Massimiliano, Liubicich, Monica E. and Rabaglietti, Emanuela
(2017)
Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability.
Aging & Mental Health, 22 (6).
(doi:10.1080/13607863.2017.1318257).
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the association between fear of falling (FOF), dual-task ability during a mobility task, and the activities of daily living (ADL) in a sample of older adults.
Methods: Seventy-six older adults (mean age M = 70.87 ± 5.16 years) participated in the study. Data on FOF (using the Falls Self-Efficacy Scale-International), walking ability during both single- and dual-task performances and ADL were collected.
Results: Mediation analysis demonstrated the mediation effect of dual-task ability (β = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level (β = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, significantly lower performances were observed during dual-task condition [F (2, 73) = 7.386, p < 0.001], and lower ADL levels were also found in older adults with FOF [F (2, 73) = 13.734, p < 0.001].
Conclusion: The study underlines the relationship between FOF, dual-task ability and ADL level. These results could be used to develop specific intervention programmes for successful ageing.
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Accepted/In Press date: 6 April 2017
Published date: 9 May 2017
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ISSN: 1360-7863
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