Citation

McKay MA, Mensinger JL, Whitehouse CR. J. Community Health Nurs. 2022; 39(4): 251-261.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07370016.2022.2073792

PMID

36189943

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine the sequential explanatory roles of frailty and depression in the relationship between fear of falling (FOF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults.

DESIGN: Secondary data analysis.

METHODS: Path models were constructed hypothesizing frailty and depression as serial mediators of the relationship between FoF and HRQoL.

FINDINGS: Depression independently and along with frailty serially mediated the relationship between FoF and mental HRQoL.

CONCLUSIONS: Frailty and depression are not typically considered when assessing the effect of FOF on HRQoL. CLINICAL EVIDENCE: Understanding the mediating effects and common risk factors on FOF and HRQoL may be an area for interventional development for older adults.

Language: en

Keywords

Aged; Humans; Fear; *Quality of Life; *Frailty; Depression/complications; Independent Living