Multifactorial assessment and targeted intervention to reduce falls among the oldest-old: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention to reduce falls among the oldest-old people, including individuals with cognitive impairment or comorbidities.

Methods

A randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted from January 2009 to December 2010 in seven primary health care centers in Baix Llobregat (Barcelona). Of 696 referred people who were born in 1924, 328 were randomized to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention model used an algorithm and was multifaceted for both patients and their primary care providers. Primary outcomes were risk of falling and time until falls. Data analyses were by intention-to-treat.

Results

Sixty-five (39.6%) subjects in the intervention

SUBMITTER: Ferrer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3940644 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature