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A 3-month fall prevention PT program not cost-effective overall among community-dwelling elderly
April 2019
A 3-month fall prevention PT program not cost-effective overall among community-dwelling elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Randomized Control Trial of a Tailored, Multifactorial Program to Prevent Falls Among the Community-Dwelling Elderly
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Jan;100(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.07.434Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
354 elderly individuals with a fall or fall-related injury in the emergency department were randomized to either a tailored, multifactorial program including physical therapy for fall prevention, or usual care. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate cost-effectiveness of the tailored, mutlifactorial program. Difference in total health care cost was an estimated S$362-increase in the grou...
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