Association between dizziness and future falls and fall-related injuries in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dizziness is common in older adults, especially in those attending falls services. Yet, the extent to which dizziness is associated with future falls has not been reviewed. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the association between dizziness and future falls and related injuries in older adults.

Methods

EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, SCOPUS and PsycINFO databases were searched from inception to 5 February 2024. The review was registered on PROSPERO (registration ID: CRD42022371839). Meta-analyses were conducted for the associations of dizziness with future falls (including recurrent and injurious falls). Three meta-analyses were performed on different outcomes: any-type falls (≥1 falls), recurrent falls (≥2 falls) and injurious falls.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11410394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature