Assessment tools for fear of falling in the elderly: a scoping review
Li Bei, Chen Defeng, Peng Wanlin, Dong Xuhui
Published 2024-02-06
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2024, 30(4): 537-544. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230608-02295
Abstract
ObjectiveTo summarize the assessment tools for fear of falling in the elderly both domestically and internationally, providing a reference for medical and nursing staff to assess their fear of falling.
MethodsThe literature on assessment tools for fear of falling in the elderly was systematically searched on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, China Biology Medicine disc, VIP, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The search period was from database establishment to July 4, 2023. This study extracted and analyzed the content of assessment tools for fear of falling.
ResultsA total of 45 articles were included, involving 16 assessment tools for fear of falling.
ConclusionsThe 16 assessment tools for fear of falling included in the analysis are mainly self-assessment. The reliability of the assessment tool for fear of falling is good, but its validity still needs further verification. It is recommended to consider multiple factors when choosing an assessment tool for fear of falling, and combine it with quantitative objective indicators measured by professional instruments to accurately assess the fear of falling of the elderly.
Key words:
Review; Aged; Fear of falling; Assessment tools
Contributor Information
Li Bei
School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
Chen Defeng
Department of Gastrointestinal, Hernia and Intestinal Fistula Surgery, the People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 730013, China
Peng Wanlin
School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
Dong Xuhui
School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China