Factors Associated With Fear of Falling and Functional Independence in Older Adult Living in an Iranian Nursing Home: A Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Associated With Fear of Falling and Functional Independence in Older Adult Living in an Iranian Nursing Home: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Fear of falling is common amongst older adults, especially those who live in nursing homes. This study aimed to determinate factors associated with fear of falling and functional independence in older adults living in nursing homes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using a conv...

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Main Authors:	Farideh Bastani, Masoumeh Birjandi, Hamid Haghani, Mohammad Reza Sobhan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Iran University of Medical Sciences 2016-08-01
Series:	Journal of Client-centered Nursing Care
Subjects:	fear of falling functional independence older adults nursing home
Online Access:	http://jccnc.iums.ac.ir/article-1-75-en.html

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