According to the FES-I self-reported questionnaire scores, fallers rated a 71% higher concern of falling compared to nonfallers.
Therapists are advised to carefully examine the impact of cognitive decline, especially attention deficits on falls and concern of falling in PwMS.
Yet, to the best of our knowledge, there is no reported data as to the relationship between level of concern of falling and cognitive measures in PwMS.
Other complaints entail concerns of fall hazards and excessive use of public sidewalk space.
Secondary effect outcomes focused on pain-related beliefs, self-efficacy for exercise, concerns of falling, physical activity, and physical performance.
One of the most commonly expressed concerns was a fear of falling and suffering a new fracture.
Apart from physical injuries, many seniors suffer from psychological consequences such as a concern of repeated falls, which is conceptualized as a fear of falling (FOF) [ 9, 10].
In light of the issue concerning increased incidence of falls in person-centered care facilities, future studies should aim to conduct an environmental safety audit on person-centered facilities and to have control and intervention groups that are comparable in terms of comorbid diseases, cognition, (instrumental) activity of daily living scores, and previous risk of falls.
Concerning the risk of falls, the following hazards were identified and studied: no stair gate, presence of a baby walker, and windows opening easily in the living room and the child's bedroom.
