Conceptual framework for fear of falling based on Rodgers evolutionary concept analysis
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241010-05529
- VernacularTitle:基于Rodgers演化概念分析法的跌倒恐惧概念框架研究
- Author:
Yuanyuan CHEN
1
;
Yue XU
;
Hongying PI
Author Information
1. 解放军总医院第二医学中心心血管内科 国家老年疾病临床医学研究中心，北京 100853
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Fear of falling;
Concept analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(25):3489-3494
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze and clarify the conceptual connotations and evolution of fear of falling.Methods:Studies on fear of falling were systematically searched in Chinese and English databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO. The search period was from database establishment to November 2024. Literature was screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and Rodgers evolutionary concept analysis was applied to analyze the literature to explore changes in the concept of fear of falling over time.Results:A total of 36 papers were included. Attributes of fear of falling included perception and understanding of falling, perception of physical changes, and fear avoidance beliefs. Perceived control ability was determinative of the positive and negative impacts of fear of falling, and the concept of fall concern was significantly differentiated from fear of falling, leading to the construction of a conceptual framework for fear of falling.Conclusions:The concept analysis clarifies the changing circumstances in the development of fear of falling. Future research can further explore the positive significance of fear of falling for targeted interventions.
