7/11 (AMSTAR rating from Program in Policy Decision-making)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (4); Germany (2); UK (England) (2); Australia (1); Netherlands (1); UK (1); UK (Northern Ireland) (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
USA (4); Germany (2); UK (England) (2); Australia (1); Netherlands (1); UK (1); UK (Northern Ireland) (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
s
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review of effects
Type of question
Effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Health system
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
By whom care is provided
Staff - Training
Where care is provided
Physical structure, facilities & equipment
With what supports is care provided
Safety monitoring and improvement systems
Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Provider-targeted strategy
Educational material
Educational meeting
Theme
Optimal aging Health promotion/primary prevention
Domain
Diseases
Other
Accidents
Technologies
Devices
Sectors
Long-term care
Providers
Physician
Generalist
Nurse
Publication details
Citation
Vlaeyen E, Coussement J, Leysens G, Van der Elst E, Delbaere K, Cambier D, et al. Characteristics and effectiveness of fall prevention programs in nursing homes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015;63(2):211-221.