TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Adherence and attrition in fall prevention exercise programs for community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
A1  - Osho, Oluwaseyi
A1  - Owoeye, Oluwatoyosi
A1  - Armijo-Olivo, Susan
SP  - 304
EP  - 326
VL  - 26
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1063-8652
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2016-0326
ID  - ref1
ER  -