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. 2012 Sep 12;2012(9):CD007146. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007146.pub3

Comparison 2. Group exercise: multiple categories of exercise vs control: subgroup analysis by falls risk at baseline.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2.1 Rate of falls 16   Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1.1 Selected for higher risk of falling 9 1261 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.70 [0.58, 0.85]
2.1.2 Not selected for higher risk of falling 7 2361 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.72 [0.58, 0.90]
2.2 Number of fallers 22   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.2.1 Selected for higher risk of falling 12 1430 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.87 [0.78, 0.97]
2.2.2 Not selected for higher risk of falling 10 3903 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.85 [0.68, 1.06]