Journal article
Comparisons of Interventions for Preventing Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
Importance: Falls result in substantial burden for patients and health care systems, and given the aging of the population worldwide, the incidence of falls continues to rise.
Objective: To assess the potential effectiveness of interventions for preventing falls.
Authors
Tricco AC; Thomas SM; Veroniki AA; Hamid JS; Cogo E; Strifler L; Khan PA; Robson R; Sibley KM; MacDonald H
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 318, No. 17, pp. 1687–1699
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
November 7, 2017
DOI
10.1001/jama.2017.15006
ISSN
0098-7484