APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Longitudinal Impact of Falls on Survival Among Older Adults
- Harpa Jonsdottir
University of North Dakota - Joelle Ruthig
University of North Dakota
Abstract
In this study we examined the longitudinal impact of falls on survival among older adults, and the role of psychosocial mediators. The results indicate that suffering a fall negatively predicted 7-year survival, an effect which was not mediated by optimism or perceived control. These results have clinical implications.
Lifespan
