Citation: Liu, T., Ng, G., Chung, R., & Ng, S. (2018). Cognitive behavioural therapy for fear of falling and balance among older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Age and Ageing, 47(4), 520-527. Link to publisher’s article.
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Risk factors for falls in community stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Xu, T., Clemson, L., O’Loughin, K., Lannin, N., Dean, C., & Koh, G. (2018). Risk factors for falls in community stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(3), 563-573. Link to publisher’s article.
Combined exercise is more effective than aerobic exercise in the improvement of fall risk factors: A randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older men
Citation: Sousa, N., Mendes, R., Silva, A., & Oliveira, J. (2017). Combined exercise is more effective than aerobic exercise in the improvement of fall risk factors: A randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older men. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(4), 478-486. Link to publisher’s article.
Do virtual reality games improve mobility skills and balance measurements in community-dwelling older adults? Systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Neri, S., Cardoso, J., Cruz, L., Lima, R., Oliveira, R., Iversen, M., & Carregaro, R. (2017). Do virtual reality games improve mobility skills and balance measurements in community-dwelling older adults? Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(10), 1292-1304. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of tai-chi on balance and fall prevention in parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial
Citation: Gao, Q., Leung, A., Yang, Y., Wei, Q., Guan, M., Jia, C., & He, C. (2014). Effects of tai-chi on balance and fall prevention in parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 28(8), 748-753. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of the N.E.S.T. approach on a dementia-specific unit
Citation: Lewis, J. (2007). The effect of the N.E.S.T. approach on a dementia-specific unit. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 6(20, 32-38. Link to publisher’s article.
Balance confidence and social activity in older adults with lower extremity amputation: A systematic review
Citation: Lin, C. & Porter, H. (2014). Balance confidence and social activity in older adults with lower extremity amputation: A systematic review. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.
The effectiveness of tai chi interventions on fall prevention in older adults
Citation: Crew, A. & Hsieh, P. (2014). The effectiveness of tai chi interventions on fall prevention in older adults. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.