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Incidence of falls not reduced among participants completing a fall prevention program

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June 2013

Incidence of falls not reduced among participants completing a fall prevention program

Vol: 2| Issue: 5| Number:22| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on fall incidence and physical function in community-dwelling older adults with risk of falls

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Apr;94(4):606-15, 615.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.11.037. Epub 2012 Dec 6

Contributing Authors:
HC Lee KC Chang JY Tsauo JW Hung YC Huang SI Lin Fall Prevention Initiatives in Taiwan (FPIT) Investigators

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Dr. Chang discusses the effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on fall incidence and physical function in community-dwelling older adults with risk of falls

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616 community-dwelling older adults (65 or older) at risk of falling were recruited in this study to determine the impact of a fall prevention program on reducing the number of falls over a one year period. Patients were allocated to undergo a 3-month multifactorial fall prevention program, or to receive health education brochures as control treatment. Primary outcome analysis indicated that the f...

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