@article{ref1,
title="Adherence and attrition in fall prevention exercise programs for community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2018",
author="Osho, Oluwaseyi and Owoeye, Oluwatoyosi and Armijo-Olivo, Susan",
volume="26",
number="2",
pages="304-326",
abstract="Fall prevention exercise programs have been reported to be effective in minimizing falls in older adults. However, adherence and attrition in exercise programs remain a challenge. This study reviewed the evidence on how levels of adherence and attrition in fall prevention exercise programs may affect magnitude of effect of fall risk reduction in community-dwelling older adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on fall prevention exercise programs for community-dwelling older adults aged 65+ years published between 2005 and 2016 from six databases were undertaken. Twenty articles met inclusion criteria. <br><br>RESULTS showed that program adherence >80% may result in greater fall risk reduction compared to lower levels of adherence. A possible inverse relationship exists between attrition levels and effect sizes of fall prevention exercise programs. Future studies should properly report falls/fallers and a consensus on a standardized measure for reporting adherence to fall prevention exercise programs is recommended.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2016-0326",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2016-0326"
}