Association of Perceived Balance Problem With Fall Prevention Behavior Among Rurally Hospitalized Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hanne Dolan, Keenan A. Pituch, Jennifer L. Vincenzo, David W. Coon, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Center for Implementation Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on January 09, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundInpatient falls among older adults remain a relentless problem.ObjectiveTo use a multivariable regression model to assess the degree to which perceived balance problem, balance confidence, fear of falling (FOF), and falls history are associated ...