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

Background Polypharmacy and use of inappropriate medications have been linked to
increased risk of falls, hospitalizations, cognitive impairment, and death. The primary …

Objective This update of a 2008 guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—
Head and Neck Surgery Foundation provides evidence-based recommendations to benign …

Background Falls can lead to severe health loss including death. Past research has shown
that falls are an important cause of death and disability worldwide. The Global Burden of …

Background and objective Use of certain medications is recognized as a major and
modifiable risk factor for falls. Although the literature on psychotropic drugs is compelling …

Background Inappropriate polypharmacy is a particular concern in older people and is
associated with negative health outcomes. Choosing the best interventions to improve …

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 …

The number of people living into older age (≥ 65 years) is rising rapidly. Older people are
more likely to fall and this has adverse consequences for their quality of life and that of their …

Objectives Prevention of falls and fall-related injuries is a priority due to the substantial
health and financial burden of falls on patients and healthcare systems. Deprescribing …

Aims: Falls often result in soft tissue injuries, dislocations, fractures, longstanding pain and
reduced quality of life. Therefore, fall preventive programmes have been developed …