Complex interventions to improve physical function and maintain independent living in elderly people: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 14, Issue 2

A.D. Beswick, K. Rees, P. Dieppe, S. Ayis, R. Gooberman-Hill, J. Horwood and S. Ebrahim,Lancet,2008,Vol. 371,pp. 725-735

This generally well-conducted review found that community-based complex interventions can prevent the need for nursing home care and reduce the rate of falls in elderly people, helping them to continue living at home. The lack of full duplication during the review process may lead to some uncertainty regarding the reliability of the conclusions.