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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Main Authors: Drake Anna-Maria, Nilsson Maria H, Hagell Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/78