Journal article
Comparative effectiveness of exercise interventions for preventing falls in older adults: A secondary analysis of a systematic review with network meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Systematic reviews have established that exercise reduces falls in older adults, however the most effective types of exercise are not known. This secondary analysis determined the comparative effectiveness of fall prevention exercise approaches.
METHOD: All fall prevention exercise interventions for older adults were identified from an existing search from inception until April 2017. Interventions were coded using a framework of 25 …
Authors
Sibley KM; Thomas SM; Veroniki AA; Rodrigues M; Hamid JS; Lachance CC; Cogo E; Khan PA; Riva JJ; Thavorn K
Journal
Experimental Gerontology, Vol. 143, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.exger.2020.111151
ISSN
0531-5565