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Results of meta-analyses
| Outcome | No of studies | Risk ratio (random effects) (95% CI) | I2 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent falls | 4 | 0.81 (0.54 to 1.21) | 74.6 |
| Admission to hospital | 9 | 0.82 (0.63 to 1.07) | 0 |
| Attendance at emergency department | 4 | 0.96 (0.72 to 1.27) | 38.9 |
| Attendance at doctor’s surgery | 1 | 1.39 (1.11 to 1.74) | NA |
| Death | 15 | 1.08 (0.87 to 1.34) | 0 |
| Move to institutional care | 5 | 0.92 (0.59 to 1.43) | 0 |
NA=Not applicable.
