Multifactorial Programs for Healthy Older Adults to Reduce Falls and Improve Physical Performance: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was to investigate the effects of multifactorial programs on the rate of falls and physical performance in ≥60 years old adults. A systematic literature search was conducted in four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library). A total of 518 articles were identified in the initial search, and six RCTs were finally included. Articles written in English, Portuguese and Spanish and published from January 2009 to May 2020 were included in this study. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated by the PEDro scale. A total of 518 studies were identified in the initial search, six RCTs were finally included, and three reached a level 1 of evidence. The findings of this systematic revi

SUBMITTER: Loureiro V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8535839 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature