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Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with exercise effectively reduces the fear of falling and improves balance in older adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on fear of falling, balance, and physical performance in older adults.

July 12, 2026Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing

Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fall Prevention for Older Adults: A Meta‐Analysis

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ISIta Daryanti SaragihDiponegoro University ISIra SuarilahAirlangga University HKHsun‐Kuei KoKaohsiung Medical University

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Meta-analysis demonstrates efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing falls and improving balance in older adults, indicating significant benefits from the intervention.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on fear of falling, balance, and physical performance in older adults.
Performed a systematic search of multiple databases for randomized trials from inception to March 8, 2025.
Used the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool to assess included studies.
Pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs) calculated using a random-effects model.
CBT combined with exercise reduced fear of falling (pooled SMD = -0.25; 95% CI = -0.41 to -0.09).
CBT combined with exercise improved balance (pooled SMD = 0.79; 95% CI = 0.56–1.01; p < 0.001).
Findings suggest that duration of CBT intervention is important for meaningful effects on fall prevention.

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Saragih et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5332f94f7abc118adedfa9 https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70161

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Meta-analysis demonstrates efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing falls and improving balance in older adults, indicating significant benefits from the intervention.

Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fall Prevention for Older Adults: A Meta‐Analysis

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Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fall Prevention for Older Adults: A Meta‐Analysis

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