Population-Based Interventions for the Prevention of Fall-Related Injuries in Older People
Population-based interventions in the form of multi-strategy, multi-focused programmes may reduce injuries from falls in the elderly. Level of evidence: "C"A Cochrane review [Abstract] 1 included five studies on coordinated, community-wide, multi-strategy initiatives for reducing fall-related injuries among older people (65 years or older). There were no RCTs. Significant decreases or downward trends in fall-related injuries were reported in all of the included studies with the relative reduction in fall-related injuries ranging from 6 to 33%.
References
- McClure R, Turner C, Peel N, Spinks A, Eakin E, Hughes K. Population-based interventions for the prevention of fall-related injuries in older people. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005 Jan 25;(1):CD004441. [PubMed]