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Actions to control the fear of falling in older people: an umbrella review

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dc.contributor.authorOliveira, Ana Rita Capela
dc.contributor.authorMagueja, Carla Maria Pintado
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, Armando Manuel Gonçalves de
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-02T15:11:34Z
dc.date.available2025-12-02T15:11:34Z
dc.date.issued2026-2-01
dc.description.abstractBackground Fear of falling in older adults is a multifactorial psychological condition associated with the degree of confidence in performing activities of daily living without falling, leading to reduced physical activity, quality of life, and life satisfaction, and resulting in social isolation. Purpose This study aimed to summarize and evaluate effective actions to control fear of falling in older adults. Method An umbrella review of interventions that control fear of falling in people aged ≥60 years was conducted, in accordance with JBI and PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted in six electronic databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Reviews, and JBI Databases, during the period from February to April 2024. Results Of a total of 706 references identified, 25 met the eligibility criteria. Of those included, eleven studies are systematic review, three studies are meta-analysis, and eleven studies are systematic review with meta-analysis. Five types of action to control fear of falling with therapeutic potential were identified: Physical and functional therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined strategies; Multifactorial preventive programs; Technological interventions. Conclusions The results of this umbrella review indicate that holistic exercises (Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates) are the most effective in mitigating fear of falling in older adults. Interventions that incorporate multimodal approaches also appear to be beneficial. The combination of physical and cognitive actions is widely recognized as effective and long-lasting. Longitudinal studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of actions over time.eng
dc.identifier.citationOliveira, A. R. C., Magueja, C. M. P., & Almeida, A. M. G. D. (2026). Actions to control the fear of falling in older people: an umbrella review. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 141, Article 106087. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2025.106087
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.archger.2025.106087
dc.identifier.eid105022452539
dc.identifier.issn0167-4943
dc.identifier.other6291351f-c9ec-4886-842b-427c8d30cb96
dc.identifier.pmid41289647
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/55820
dc.identifier.wos001629419800001
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectAged
dc.subjectFalls
dc.subjectFear of falling
dc.subjectUmbrella review
dc.titleActions to control the fear of falling in older people: an umbrella revieweng
dc.typeresearch article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.titleArchives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
oaire.citation.volume141
oaire.versionhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85

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