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 ( b = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level ( b = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, signi fi cantly 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.

Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability

BRUSTIO, PAOLO RICCARDO
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MAGISTRO, DANIELE;LIUBICICH, Monica Emma;RABAGLIETTI, Emanuela
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2018-01-01

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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 ( b = 0.238, p = 0.011) between FOF and ADL level ( b = 0.559, p < 0.001). Moreover, signi fi cantly 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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Fear of falling and activities of daily living function: mediation effect of dual-task ability
Dual task, fear of falling, ADL, ageing
Brustio, Paolo R.; Magistro, Daniele; Zecca, Massimiliano; Liubicich, Monica E.; Rabaglietti, Emanuela
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