Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral group intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance in community-dwelling older adults: results of a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance in older adults. ⋯ This multicomponent cognitive behavioral intervention showed positive and durable effects on fear of falling and associated activity avoidance in community-dwelling older adults. Future research should focus on improving intervention uptake and adherence, reaching frailer populations, and determining potential intervention effects on functional outcomes.