Journal article
The physical environment as a fall risk factor in older adults: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of cross‐sectional and cohort studies
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: Evidence that the physical environment is a fall risk factor in older adults is inconsistent. The study evaluated and summarised evidence of the physical environment as a fall risk factor.
METHODS: Eight databases (1985-2006) were searched. Investigators evaluated quality of two categories (cross-sectional and cohort) of studies, extracted and analysed data.
Authors
Letts L; Moreland J; Richardson J; Coman L; Edwards M; Ginis KM; Wilkins S; Wishart L
Journal
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 51–64
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 2010
DOI
10.1111/j.1440-1630.2009.00787.x
ISSN
0045-0766