At baseline, one in every 3 patients reported a fall in the past 12 months, which is comparable with fall incidence in community-dwelling older adults [ 1, 2].
To evaluate effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on fall incidence and physical function in community-dwelling older adults.
To investigate the association between length of participation in Steady As You Go (SAYGO) peer-led fall prevention exercise classes for older adults and 12-month fall incidence.
This study added new evidence to support reports that showed certain low-intensity exercises may be better than others at sufficient intensity for reducing fall incidence.
Monthly fall diaries, considered the gold standard of fall measurement [19] were used to capture fall incidence.
Fall incidence, however, differs considerably between studies.
Fall incidence differed between the two studies.
Fall incidence differs considerably between studies and countries.
For Germany, population-based data about fall incidence are rare.
Study design influences retrospective reported fall incidence considerably.
Both deficits cause an increase in fall incidence.
