A cluster randomised controlled trial of advice, exercise or multifactorial assessment to prevent falls and fractures in community-dwelling older adults: protocol for the prevention of falls injury trial (PreFIT).
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Authors
Bruce, J
Lall, R
Withers, E J
Finnegan, S
Underwood, M
Hulme, C
Sheridan, Ray
Skelton, D A
Martin, F
Lamb, S. E.
Journal
BMJ Open
Type
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Publisher
BMJ
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Falls are the leading cause of accident-related mortality in older adults. Injurious falls are associated with functional decline, disability, healthcare utilisation and significant National Health Service (NHS)-related costs. The evidence base for multifactorial or exercise interventions reducing fractures in the general population is weak. This protocol describes a large-scale UK trial investigating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of alternative falls prevention interventions targeted at community dwelling older adults.
Citation
A cluster randomised controlled trial of advice, exercise or multifactorial assessment to prevent falls and fractures in community-dwelling older adults: protocol for the prevention of falls injury trial (PreFIT). 2016, 6 (1):e009362 BMJ Open
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