Impact of cardiovascular evaluations and interventions on fall risk in older adults: a protocol for a scoping review and evidence map.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiovascular disorders are increasingly recognised as important fall risk factors in older adults. Falls are a major public health problem in older adults, and therefore, effective interventions for reducing falls are essential for this population. Cardiovascular disease is a clinically relevant (but often overlooked) and potentially modifiable risk factor for falls. Literature describing the effects of cardiovascular assessments and treatments on fall prevention has generally focused on only one specific test or treatment. A comprehensive, comparative overview surrounding the effectiveness of available assessments and treatments on cardiovascular related fall risk is currently lacking.

Methods and analysis

A scoping review and evidence map will be conducted t

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature