A systematic review of factors associated with accidental falls in people with multiple sclerosis: a meta-analytic approach

Objective: To determine whether there are demographic, clinical, and instrumental variables useful to detect fall status of patients with multiple sclerosis. Data sources: PubMed and the Cochrane Library. Review methods: Eligible studies were identified by two independent investigators. Only studies having a clear distinction between fallers and non-fallers were included and meta-analysed. Odds ratios (ORs) and standard mean differences (SMDs)...