Interventions for the prevention of falls in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

Chang, John T.; Morton, Sally C.; Rubenstein, Laurence Z.; Mojica, Walter; Maglione, Margaret; Suttorp, Marika J; Röth, Elizabeth; Shekelle, Paul G

doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7441.680

reviewBMJMar 18, 2004BRONZE OA

Interventions for the prevention of falls in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

JTJohn T. Chang SCSally C. Morton LZLaurence Z. Rubenstein WMWalter Mojica MMMargaret Maglione

University of California, Los Angeles · RAND Corporation · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the relative effectiveness of interventions to prevent falls in older adults to either a usual care group or control group.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analyses. DATA SOURCES: Medline, HealthSTAR, Embase, the Cochrane Library, other health related databases, and the reference lists from review articles and systematic reviews. DATA EXTRACTION: Components of falls intervention: multifactorial falls risk assessment with management programme, exercise, environmental modifications, or education.

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1,171

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Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Meta-analysis
Psychological intervention
Falls in older adults
Fall prevention
Medicine
Gerontology
Randomized controlled trial
Physical therapy

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