Multifactorial and multiple component interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community

Analysis of 62 trials (~ 20,000 participants) concluded that multiple component interventions probably reduce the rate at which people fall and may reduce the number of people with recurrent falls. Not enough evidence to determine effects on fractures or hospital admission.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news