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

Comparison 23. Multifactorial intervention vs control: subgroup analysis by falls risk at baseline.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
23.1 Rate of falls 19   Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
23.1.1 Selected for higher risk of falling 17 5954 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.77 [0.66, 0.90]
23.1.2 Not selected for higher risk of falling 2 3549 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.57 [0.23, 1.38]
23.2 Number of fallers 34   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
23.2.1 Selected for higher risk of falling 25 7536 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.94 [0.85, 1.03]
23.2.2 Not selected for higher risk of falling 9 6081 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.76, 1.11]