Table A-1. Continued
 Article Design Sample Fear of falling assessment Functional Activity Measures Results
Cumming, et al., Secondary 418 at baseline Falls Efficacy Scale ADLs Those with lowest confidence in balance had
2000 data form a and 307 at 12 "Are you afraid of falling?" Use of community services increased risk of falls, poorer health,
[143] prospective months significant declines in ADLs, lowest QoL
 OT home
 visit falls
 prevention
 study
Delbaere, et al., Cross- 225 (and 221 Survey of Activities and Fear of Survey of Activities and Fear of Frequent fallers more likely to avoid FoF
2004 sectional for longitudinal Falling in the Elderly (SAFFE) Falling in the Elderly (SAFFE) related activities
[114] study and portion) Scale Scale Mobility tasks avoided the most by those with
 longitudinal Physical Performance Test FoF
 study 1. i i i. .i FoF activity restriction was correlated with
 physical performance, forward excursion of
 the center of pressure and muscle strength
 FoF and activity restriction predicted falls at
 the one year follow up
 Stated FoF is a "vicious circle of frailty"
 where individuals cease activities, but
 become more fearful and continue to reduce
 activity, decreasing mobility levels, and
 becoming more fearful
Fletcher and Cross- 2,304, all "Limited going outdoors due to fear Minimum Data Set for Home 41.2% restricted activity de to FoF
Hirdes, 2004 sectional receiving home of falling (e.g., stopped using bus, Care 27% sustained previous fall
[229] study care services goes out only with others) Clinical Assessment Protocols Predictive factors of activity limitation
 IADLs o Female
 o Older
 o Need for informal support for IADLs and
 ADLs
 o Being alone for long periods of the day
 o Impaired gait
Howland, et al., Sample 266 "Are you afraid of falling?" Falls history 55% with FoF
1998 survey Social support 56% of those with FoF restricted activity
[148] Fear related to function and social support
 Those with restricted activity:
 o Did not communicate about falls
 o Less social support
 o Knew someone who had fallen
Kressign, et al., Base-line 287 Falls Efficacy Scale CESD About 12 of participants demonstrated fear of
2001 cross- Activity-specific Balance 360 turn falling
[228] sectional Confidence Functional reach Those fearful were more depressed and used a
 study 10-meter walk walking aid
 Single limb stands FoF was correlated to all functional measures
 Picking up and object Depression, walking-aid, slow gait speed,
 Chair stands being African American related to being
 more fearful