Objective To compare the effectiveness of single, multiple, and multifactorial interventions to
prevent falls and fall‐related fractures in community‐dwelling older persons. Methods …

Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Background Falls and fall‐related injuries are common, particularly in those aged over 65,
with around one‐third of older people living in the community falling at least once a year …

Background Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall
each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. Objectives To …

In this article, we briefly summarize the incidence and significant consequences of falls
among older adults, the insufficient effectiveness of commonly used multifactorial …

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, aged 65 years and older.
Furthermore, falls are an increasing public health problem because of ageing populations …

Objective To assess the longer term effects of multifactorial interventions for preventing falls
in older people living in the community, and to explore whether prespecific trial-level …

Abstract RODRIGUEZ GUEVARA, Camila and LUGO, Luz Helena. Validez y confiabilidad
de la Escala de Tinetti para población colombiana. Rev. Colomb. Reumatol.[online]. 2012 …

Background This paper describes the methods and results of a systematic review to identify
instruments used to measure quality of life outcomes in older people. The primary focus of …

Background Home visits for older adults aim to prevent cognitive and functional impairment,
thus reducing institutionalization and mortality. Visitors may provide information, investigate …