Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of deprescribing in falls prevention in older people.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

One of the known risk factors for fall incidents is the use of specific medications, fall-risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs). However, to date, there is uncertainty related to the effectiveness of deprescribing as a single intervention in falls prevention. Thus, a comprehensive update of the literature focusing on all settings in which older people receive healthcare and all deprescribing interventions is warranted to enhance the current knowledge.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A systematic search was performed in Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO (2 November 2020). We will also search in trial registers. We will

SUBMITTER: Seppala LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8572380 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature