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- In-home falls and fear of falling (FOF) are major issues for older adults and people with disabilities, affecting their independence and daily lives.
- The study reviews 24 articles to explore how factors in the indoor home environment (IHE) relate to FOF, emphasizing the role of home modifications in creating safer living spaces.
- It highlights the need to consider psychological aspects alongside physical factors when evaluating home settings, providing healthcare professionals with a useful list of barriers and facilitators for effective home assessments.
Article Abstract
In-home falls and fear of falling (FOF) are significant concerns among older adults and people with disabilities (PwD), impacting independence in daily lives. The indoor home environment (IHE) plays an important role in influencing FOF, as it is influenced by barriers and facilitators within the home. This systematic review provides an evidence-based list of IHE factors and investigates their association with FOF, especially in older adults, PwD, and wheelchair users. Examining 24 studies, we found associations between IHE factors and FOF, suggesting the importance of home modifications to live in a supportive environment to reduce FOF. Most studies were experimental and intervened for either single or multiple IHE factors, indicating reasonably strong evidence. Our findings highlight the importance of considering psychological factors when evaluating home environments to reduce FOF. The list of barriers and facilitators we provide can help healthcare professionals conduct evidence-based home assessments.
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