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Fear of Falling: Clinical and Psychological Determinants in Neurological Patients. A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.
Sponsor: Universita di Verona
Summary
Stroke survivors are at increased risk of falls and often develop Fear of Falling (FoF), which can negatively affect mobility, independence, participation in daily activities, and quality of life. FoF is common after stroke, but the factors that contribute to it may differ depending on the stage of recovery. The purpose of this observational study is to investigate the prevalence of FoF in stroke survivors and to identify which motor, cognitive, and psychological factors are associated with it. Adults with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who are able to walk, even with assistance, will undergo a clinical and neuropsychological assessment. Evaluations will include measures of fear of falling, balance, walking ability, functional independence, mood, anxiety, cognitive functioning, awareness of deficits, personality traits, and behavioral symptoms. The findings of this study may help clinicians better understand the mechanisms underlying fear of falling after stroke and support the development of more personalized assessment and rehabilitation strategies tailored to different stages of recovery.
Official title: "Fear of Falling": i Determinanti Clinici e Psicologici Nel Paziente Neurologico. Studio Osservazionale di Tipo Trasversale
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
106
Start Date
2021-06-01
Completion Date
2023-09-30
Last Updated
2026-07-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Clinical and neuropsychological evaluation
Participants were recruited during a physiatric consultation and underwent a clinical and neuropsychological evaluation. The assessment protocol, administered by a physiatrist and a neuropsychologist, lasted approximately 15 minutes for the physiatric evaluation and 25 minutes for the neuropsychological assessment. Physiatric assessment The physiatric evaluation included the collection of demographic and clinical data, with assessment of neurological severity, disability, motor functioning, and fear of falling. Cognitive and psychological assessment Cognitive and psychological domains were evaluated by a neuropsychologist and included assessment of mood, anxiety, personality traits, cognitive functioning, behavioral disturbances, and awareness of deficits.
Locations (1)
Ospedale Borgo Roma
Verona, Verona, Italy