Effects of task-oriented training on balance, gait, and fall in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Task-oriented training(TOT) is a rehabilitation approach focused on practicing goal-oriented, functional tasks.

Aims

To investigate the effects of TOT compared with conventional training on improving balance, gait, and fall prevention in older adults(aged ≥ 60 years).

Methods

The study was registered in PROSPERO(ID: CRD42025635269). We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov up to October 2025 for eligible randomized controlled trials. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale and the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Statistical analyses were performed using Stata 18 and RevMan 5.4. Minimal clinically important difference(MCID) values were determined by reviewing relevant literature.

Results

Twenty studies were incl

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852232 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature