Study Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy-based multicomponent interventions on fear of falling and falls among community-dwelling older adults who are at risk of falling.
Key Findings:
- The review included 15 randomized controlled trials of community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older
- Cognitive behaviour therapy-based multicomponent interventions were shown to be effective at reducing fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults who are at risk of falling
Bottom Line for OT:
- Fall prevention interventions need to be multifaceted
- OTs have the skills and training to understand and attend to individual psychological, cognitive and physical needs when addressing falls risk
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