Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2012 PMID 22972103

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community.

Lesley D Gillespie, M Clare Robertson, William J Gillespie, Catherine Sherrington, Simon Gates, Lindy M Clemson, Sarah E Lamb

Mentions

118
Peak: 16 in Aug 2019
across 6 sources since Feb 2018

Extended reach

320,880
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Total likes

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Feb 2018 – Nov 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions emphasize the value of practical interventions like exercise (notably Tai Chi), environmental adjustments, and multifactorial approaches, with phrases such as 'new evidence,' 'reducing hazards,' and 'systematic review' reflecting a strong interest and recognition of their significance. The tone is informative and collaborative, indicating active engagement with impactful research that may shape future prevention strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the efficacy of environmental and multifactorial interventions based on the systematic reviews, indicating consensus on their importance.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts highlight new evidence and practical strategies, showing a high level of curiosity and relevance to fall prevention.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts cite specific studies, methodologies, and implications, demonstrating thoughtful participation and deeper understanding.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on evidence-based practices and references to large meta-analyses suggest these discussions could influence clinical and community approaches to fall prevention.

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Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 trials and almost 20 000 participants

Aug 21, 2019 · 39 likes · 18 shares · 92,770 followers View post →
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)
@BJSM_BMJ · X

Latest content from #BJSMOnline Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis #OpenAccess https://t.co/aCuSkBht01 https://t.co/kuWuiX1vYd

Aug 28, 2019 · 12 likes · 1 share · 109,720 followers View post →
Luis Soto-Bagaria
@FisioSoto · X

Mar 27, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,305 followers View post →
Geriatrician Nishi
@GeriMedMD · X

@FormigaFrancesc @alvaro_casasher @Elisabet_Snchz @i_lozanomontoya @roca_ferran @Medtorek @martinezvelilla @DrGustavoDuque Clinical application with EMRs possible to collect #frailty index deficits; however includes a large populn than what current falls prevention program intake can handle. #cdnhealth Prevention of falls is evidence based https://t.co/j6zOzfQJXo exercise esp! @Krockdoc @FrailtyMD

Jun 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,672 followers View post →
いよさんPT
@sunsun7clap · X

Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Clemson, L - 2023 | Cochrane Library この2-3割をテクノロジーで実現できないかなー、やりたい! https://t.co/SDpaYoRAdk

Apr 2, 2023 · 3 likes · 343 followers View post →
Rosa María Moreno
@ROS_BOO · X

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community | Cochrane https://t.co/Tff6nvZgNi

Oct 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 306 followers View post →

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Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society
@anzfallsprevention.bsky.social · Bluesky

An update to the "Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities" Cochrane review was published last week. Cochrane Australia have released a nice summary of the findings below. www.cochraneaustralia.org/news/latest-...

Aug 28, 2025 · 1 like · 2 shares View post →
Éric Maeker
@DrMaeker · X

RT @AgingPapers: #Syndromes_Geriatriques Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a sys…

Oct 8, 2023 · 1 share · 2,608 followers View post →
AgingPapers
@AgingPapers · X

#Syndromes_Geriatriques Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 trials and almo... Cc @DrMaeker https://t.co/TaGTZ7OCjk 1/3

Oct 8, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 185 followers View post →
MMUH Audiology
@MaterAudio · X

Preventing falls in older people: new evidence on what helps by @SarahChapman30 @CochraneUK >Reducing hazards in the home: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community https://t.co/UQchq4o4eW

Apr 20, 2023 · 2 likes · 193 followers View post →
Dr.Samira Alsenany
@samiraalsenany · X

RT @WalidAlkeridy: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Clemson, L - 2023 | Cochrane…

Apr 3, 2023 · 2 shares · 3,526 followers View post →
د صبري عطا الله
@SabryAtallah · X

RT @WalidAlkeridy: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Clemson, L - 2023 | Cochrane…

Apr 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 170 followers View post →
Walid Alkeridy وليد الكريدي
@WalidAlkeridy · X

Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Clemson, L - 2023 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/WUOOB874XY

Apr 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,300 followers View post →
いよさんPT
@sunsun7clap · X

Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Clemson, L - 2023 | Cochrane Library この2-3割をテクノロジーで実現できないかなー、やりたい! https://t.co/SDpaYoRAdk

Apr 2, 2023 · 3 likes · 343 followers View post →
Maria Teresa Salgado Chia
@morethanfalls · X

RT @FisioSoto:

Mar 28, 2023 · 4 shares · 68 followers View post →
Ramon Sureda
@__RamonSureda__ · X

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Mar 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 460 followers View post →
Clara Bergé ♫ ♪
@ClaraBerge · X

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Roger Martí
@FisioRoger · X

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Mar 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 122 followers View post →
Luis Soto-Bagaria
@FisioSoto · X

Mar 27, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,305 followers View post →
Jaxon Christie
@ParabolSpirit · X

RT @PubTrend: Trending on PubMed: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. https://t.co/u…

Mar 23, 2023 · 1 share · 615 followers View post →
PubMed Trending
@PubTrend · X

Trending on PubMed: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. https://t.co/uRKVt7rsID

Mar 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,173 followers View post →
Gac Ciencia Forense
@GacetaCienForen · X

Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community --- https://t.co/6qrK7b3rv4

Mar 11, 2023 · 1,522 followers View post →
the paper link
@the_paper_link · X

Trend new: Clemson L, ..., Sherrington C (Cochrane Database Syst Rev) __Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community__ https://t.co/uLvnqzzfM9

Mar 11, 2023 · 136 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

Lesley D Gillespie et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community

Aug 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 10,295 followers View post →
Francesc Formiga
@FormigaFrancesc · X

RT @GeriMedMD: @FormigaFrancesc @alvaro_casasher @Elisabet_Snchz @i_lozanomontoya @roca_ferran @Medtorek @martinezvelilla @DrGustavoDuque C…

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 share · 1,961 followers View post →
Geriatrician Nishi
@GeriMedMD · X

@FormigaFrancesc @alvaro_casasher @Elisabet_Snchz @i_lozanomontoya @roca_ferran @Medtorek @martinezvelilla @DrGustavoDuque Clinical application with EMRs possible to collect #frailty index deficits; however includes a large populn than what current falls prevention program intake can handle. #cdnhealth Prevention of falls is evidence based https://t.co/j6zOzfQJXo exercise esp! @Krockdoc @FrailtyMD

Jun 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,672 followers View post →
Shanna Trenaman
@ShannaTrenaman · X

#Deprescribbing psychotropic medications can reduce the number of falls (does not seem to reduce number of fallers) with a relative attributable risk of 0.34 (95% CI 0.61-0.73) https://t.co/a0gGeyjQa5 or https://t.co/OvGpFraezw

Aug 17, 2021 · 1 like · 234 followers View post →
Johns Hopkins Activity & Mobility Promotion (AMP)
@HopkinsAMP · X

An example of the types of falls, what is preventable and what unanticipated? What debrief takes place to put in correct strategies to have #fallprevention in the future? #everyBODYmoves #patientsafety https://t.co/aztIRbZfX4 https://t.co/AtYJwjrS8S

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,766 followers View post →
Éric Maeker
@DrMaeker · X

RT @AgingPapers:

Mar 11, 2021 · 1 share · 2,608 followers View post →
AgingPapers
@AgingPapers · X

Mar 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 185 followers View post →
Darcy Campbell
@campbelldarcy1 · X

RT @Stepscan: Exercise is a crucial part of staying #healthy as we age and avoiding #falls. But not all exercises have the same impact. To…

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 share · 32 followers View post →
Stepscan Technologies Inc.
@Stepscan · X

Exercise is a crucial part of staying #healthy as we age and avoiding #falls. But not all exercises have the same impact. To learn about types of #exercise affect the rate of falls, and which affect the risk of falling, read here: https://t.co/3DZbPjXu2j https://t.co/2zJXqvNRia

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 361 followers View post →
Eco Witch
@EcoWitch · X

@compandalt Here's one that works. Tai Chi reduces risk of falling https://t.co/AtjFoV6TGn

Nov 13, 2020 · 1,069 followers View post →
AttendiCare
@AttendiCare · X

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community https://t.co/mxrh5NbMC1

Nov 10, 2020 · 13 followers View post →
Walkyria Santos
@KyriaSantos · X

RT @TerapiaUBU: Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community https://t.co/XHT0wz8EyY https://t.co/DRnEcfvkq9

Nov 7, 2020 · 1 share · 23 followers View post →
Terapia ocupacional
@TerapiaUBU · X

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community https://t.co/XHT0wz8EyY https://t.co/DRnEcfvkq9

Nov 7, 2020 · 1 share · 4,453 followers View post →
Rosa María Moreno
@ROS_BOO · X

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community | Cochrane https://t.co/Tff6nvZgNi

Oct 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 306 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

Group and home‐based exercise programmes, and home safety interventions reduce rate of falls and risk of falling. Multifactorial assessment and intervention programmes reduce rate of falls. Tai Chi reudces the risk but not rate of falling. #FallPrevention https://t.co/zP3BgQvWRZ

Jul 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,208 followers View post →
Shibley
@dr_shibley · X

Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community - Gillespie, LD - 2012 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/cZJVPia6bm

Jan 31, 2020 · 27,493 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @BJSM_BMJ: Latest content from #BJSMOnline Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a…

Aug 28, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)
@BJSM_BMJ · X

Latest content from #BJSMOnline Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis #OpenAccess https://t.co/aCuSkBht01 https://t.co/kuWuiX1vYd

Aug 28, 2019 · 12 likes · 1 share · 109,720 followers View post →
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@ahmedna31781655 · X

RT @PhysioMeScience: Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and met…

Aug 23, 2019 · 18 shares · 1 followers View post →
Javier López Yarce
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Luis Carlos Pereira
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Physio Meets Science
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Multifactorial interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 trials and almost 20 000 participants

Aug 21, 2019 · 39 likes · 18 shares · 92,770 followers View post →
UoM Cochrane groups
@UoMCochrane · X

#Top10 accessed reviews published by @CochraneBJMT: 1. Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community (full-text accessed 17,746 times in 2017) https://t.co/WBRcGzGSO1

May 6, 2019 · 139 followers View post →
UoM Cochrane groups
@UoMCochrane · X

New protocol published by @CochraneBJMT: Environmental interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community https://t.co/H5qB4xHc5j

Feb 21, 2019 · 139 followers View post →