Assessment of fall-related self-efficacy and activity avoidance in people with Parkinson's disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fear of falling (FOF) is common in Parkinson's disease (PD), and it is considered a vital aspect of comprehensive balance assessment in PD. FOF can be conceptualized differently. The Falls-Efficacy Scale (FES) assesses fall-rela...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/78 |