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April 27, 2026Academic Emergency Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Multi‐Factorial and Multi‐Component Fall Prevention Interventions Initiated From the Emergency Department: A Systemic Review and Meta‐Analysis

LSLauren T. Southerland FMFabrice I. MowbrayMichigan State University ITIan A. TarnovskyThe Ohio State University

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of multi-factorial and multi-component fall prevention interventions from the emergency department.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant interventions initiated from the ED.
Analyzed outcomes for falls and recurrent healthcare use in older adults at risk.
Assessed heterogeneity across types of interventions and compliance.
No significant reduction in fall rates or recurrent healthcare use was observed.
Interventions may show a positive effect on improving functional status in older adults.

Abstract

Multi-factorial and multi-component fall prevention interventions initiated from the ED did not decrease falls or recurrent healthcare use. These interventions may improve functional status in older adults at fall risk. Comparisons are limited by the heterogeneity in types of interventions, intervention compliance, and timing of outcomes.

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