Fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults: What their gait acceleration pattern reveals.

Background: Fear of Falling (FOF) is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with increased fall-risk, reduced activity, and gait modifications.

Objective: In this cross-sectional study, we examined the relationships between FOF and gait quality.

Methods: Older adults (N=232; age 77±6; 65 % females) reported FOF by a single yes/no question.