Interventions to prevent falls in older adults: Updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (4 June 2024)

Summary

Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality in older adults. This JAMA Network study aimed to systematically review evidence on the effectiveness and harms of fall prevention interventions in older adults living in the community. The study identified that multifactorial and exercise interventions were associated with reduced falls in multiple good-quality trials. Exercise demonstrated the most consistent statistically significant benefit across multiple fall-related outcomes.