Background The worldwide population is progressively ageing, with an expected increase in
morbidity and demand for long‐term care. Physical rehabilitation is beneficial in older …

Background Examination of demographic trends indicates that the worldwide population is
progressively ageing. It is expected that such longevity will be associated with an increase in …

Objective: to determine the effects of physical rehabilitation for older people resident in long-
term care. Design: systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Data sources: The …

Background: the worldwide population is ageing. One expected consequence of this is an
increase in morbidity and an associated increased demand for long-term care. Physical …

Background Rehabilitation for older people has acquired an increasingly important profile
for both policy‐makers and service providers within health and social care agencies. This …

Objective To assess the effects of inpatient rehabilitation specifically designed for geriatric
patients compared with usual care on functional status, admissions to nursing homes, and …

Background In old age, reduction in physical function leads to loss of independence, the
need for hospital and long-term nursing-home care, and premature death. We did a …

Background With life expectancy continuing to rise in the United Kingdom there is an
increasing public health focus on the maintenance of physical independence among all …

Background In older adults, diminished balance is associated with reduced physical
functioning and an increased risk of falling. This is an update of a Cochrane review first …

Objectives: This umbrella review aimed to determine the effectiveness of exercise
interventions, alone or in combination with other interventions, in improving physical function …