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

• Main Authors: Farideh Bastani (Author), Masoumeh Birjandi (Author), Hamid Haghani (Author), Mohammad Reza Sobhan (Author)
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• Publicado em: Iran University of Medical Sciences, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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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 conve...