A scoping review of fear of falling research in elderly patients with hip fractures
YU Xiaomin
ZHEN Qiyun
WANG Yang
DAI Tingting
SU Zhou
QU Huiwu
Abstract：Objective:To systematically analyze the assessment tools,influencing factors,and intervention strategies for fear of falling(FOF)in elderly patients with hip fracture,aiming to provide effective clinical management methods for FOF.Methods:Based on the scoping review framework by Arksey and O'Malley,relevant literature published up to January 31,2025,was retrieved from PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane Library,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang Database,VIP Database,and China Biology Medicine disc(CBM).Two researchers independently screened,summarized,and analyzed the literature.Results:A total of 22 articles were included,covering topics including FOF assessment,analysis of influencing factors,and evaluation of intervention strategies.Conclusions:Fear of falling is a common psychological problem in elderly patients after hip fracture,and its severity exhibits dynamic changes over time.Although there are numerous assessment tools for FOF with general applicability,the influencing factors are complex,and there is a need to develop specific FOF assessment tools.Interventions for FOF in elderly hip fracture patients primarily include cognitive therapy and functional training.Future research should combine in-depth exploration in areas such as prosthetic implantation,proprioception establishment,and gait balance rehabilitation post-hip fracture surgery in the elderly.
Keywords：elderly peoplehip fracturefear of fallingscoping reviewevidence-based nursing
Publication Date：2025-09-15
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-24(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 3228-3233 )