Strategies to prevent falls and fractures in hospitals and care homes and effect of cognitive impairment: systematic review and meta-analysis

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(2007), "Strategies to prevent falls and fractures in hospitals and care homes and effect of cognitive impairment: systematic review and meta-analysis", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 12 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2007.24812dae.006

Strategies to prevent falls and fractures in hospitals and care homes and effect of cognitive impairment: systematic review and meta-analysis

D. Oliver, J.B. Connelly, C.R. Victor, F.E. Shaw, A. Whitehead, Y. Genc, A. Vanoli, F.C. Martin, M.A. GosneyBMJ2007Vol. 334pp. 82-

The review evaluated strategies to prevent falls or fractures in care home residents and hospital inpatients and investigated the effect of dementia and cognitive impairment. The authors concluded that there was positive evidence for multifaceted interventions in hospitals and hip protectors in care homes, but insufficient evidence for other interventions. The conclusions appear reliable but the review question may be too wide for clinical practice.