Table 2 Study characteristics of randomised trials of fall prevention in older adults citing Prevention of Falls Network Europe (ProFaNE) (n = 34)
Study characteristic | Number (%) if not otherwise stated |
|---|---|
Number of centres | |
Single centre | 9 (26) |
Multi-centre | 16 (47) |
Unclear | 9 (26) |
Number of treatment arms | |
2 arms | 26 (76) |
3 or more arms | 8 (24) |
Funding source | |
Industry | 2 (6) |
Non-industry | 24 (71) |
Both industry and non-industry | 5 (15) |
None required | 1 (3) |
Unclear | 2 (3) |
Types of intervention | |
Multi-component | 16 (47) |
Exercise only | 14 (41) |
Advice or education only | 2 (6) |
Other single intervention | 2 (6) |
Population at high risk of falling (Yes) | 18 (53) |
Sample size (median (interquartile range)) | 233 (124, 401) |
Proportion of female participants (min, max) | 37 % to 100 % |
Mean age of included participants (min, max) | 62 to 88 |
Assessed falls as primary outcome | 23 (68) |
Measured primary outcome at ≥12 months | 20 (59) |