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. 2022 Jun 6;2022(6):CD011574. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011574.pub2

Comparison 29. Sensitivity analysis 9, random effects meta‐analysis.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
29.1 Rate of falls ‐ cholinesterase inhibitor vs placebo 3 248 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.50 [0.43, 0.58]
29.1.1 Rivastigmine vs placebo 2 210 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.35, 0.66]
29.1.2 Donepezil vs placebo 1 38 Rate Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.52 [0.44, 0.62]
29.2 Number of fallers ‐ cholinesterase inhibitor vs placebo 3 249 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.95 [0.70, 1.28]
29.2.1 Rivastigmine vs placebo 2 211 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.61 [0.20, 1.90]
29.2.2 Donepezil vs placebo 1 38 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.13 [0.90, 1.40]