SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
The Otago Exercise Program's effect on fall prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exercise and nutritional interventions for sarcopenia-related fall prevention in older adults: An umbrella review.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Pooled it
- Usage of the Tablet-Based "Keep On Keep Up" Digital Program and Resulting Changes in Physical Capacity and Real-World Walking in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Process Evaluation.JMIR formative research · 2026Trial
- Lessons Learned in the Early Adoption of FaME Across Ireland: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Implementation Study (FaME Ireland).Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
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- Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on Physical Function Performance Related to Falls in the Elderly: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Moving Barbados forward: a case for investment in exercise for geriatric health.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) in fall prevention between generally healthy older adults and those with compromised health conditions, assessing which group benefits more from the intervention. Design: This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of the OEP in fall prevention among general older adults and older adults with compromised health, including individuals at high risk of falls, cognitive impairment, musculoskeletal disorders, or frailty syndrome. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Embase, following strict eligibility criteria. Data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: Fifteen studies with 1,278 participants were included. The OEP significantly improved balance (WMD = 0.15, 95% CI [-0.05, 0.35]), gait (WMD = 0.49, 95% CI [0.18, 0.80]), and lower limb strength (WMD = 0.84, 95% CI [0.61, 1.07]) in general older adults. The effects were more pronounced in older adults with compromised health, particularly in gait, particularly in gait (WMD = 0.92, 95% CI [0.13, 1.72]) and lower limb strength (WMD = 2.24, 95% CI [1.04, 3.45]). However, the OEP did not significantly improve physical function or upper limb strength in either group. Conclusion: The OEP effectively improves balance, gait, and lower limb strength, especially in older adults with compromised health. However, it does not significantly impact physical function or upper limb strength. This study has limitations, including potential bias, study heterogeneity, and variations in interventions, which may affect result reliability. A cautious interpretation is needed, and future research should focus on analyzing diverse populations and ensuring adequately sized samples to enhance the reliability of the findings. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO (CRD42024549302), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024549302.
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