The association between sedentary behavior and falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is generally believed that sedentary behavior (SB) increases the risk of falls among older adults, but the evidence for it remains inconsistent and scarce.

Purpose

Our study aims to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of available evidence regarding the association of SB with falls in older adults.

Method

A comprehensive search strategy was conducted using several online databases from 1906 to March 2022. Cohort studies both concerning the association between SB and falls and involving participants over 60 years old were regarded as eligible for inclusion. Evidence was pooled by a random-effects meta-analysis. Quality assessment for individual studies was performed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).

Results

Altogether seven publicati

SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9691853 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature