Single case experiment evaluating the effectiveness of an adapted cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for an older adult with a fear of falling

Aim:A single case experiment was carried out for a 77-year-old woman who was referred to the older adult community mental health team for support with anxiety related to a fear of falling.Method:An AB design was implemented, using an adapted cognitive behavioural therapy graded exposure intervention to target her anxiety and fear of falling.Results:There was an overall reduction in the client’s anxiety and an increase in her activity levels.Conclusion:The adapted intervention resulted in decreased anxiety, psychological distress, and a fear of falling and an increase in the frequency of her walking.Consent:The client was provided with information about the purpose of the write up for this case study. She kindly provided informed written consent for the case study to be published within an academic journal. Some demographic details have been amended to protect her identity.