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

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.