Intervention strategies and risk-factor modification for falls prevention - A review of recent intervention studies

Twenty-one randomized trials of falls prevention interventions were reviewed. These trials clearly demonstrate that many falls can be prevented. The most effective interventions are those that are multifactorial and target people at high risk of falling who live in the community. There is convincing evidence that exercise can prevent falls but the best type of exercise remains unknown. Reducing use of psychotropic medications will prevent falls but the value of home modifications is still uncertain.