Challenges in synthesizing and interpreting the evidence from a systematic review of multifactorial interventions to prevent functional decline in older adults

Lin JS, Whitlock EP, Eckstrom E, Fu R, Perdue LA, Beil TL, Leipzig RM
Record ID 32013000761
English
Authors' objectives: 1) To summarize the results of a systematic review of multifactorial assessment and management interventions to prevent functional decline in older adults for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and 2) to describe the methodological challenges in synthesizing and interpreting the review's findings.
Authors' recommendations: This review process illustrated the complexities encountered when synthesizing and interpreting the evidence in geriatric research and methods around reviewing complex interventions and multiple interrelated health outcomes. Based on the methodological challenges of this review, we offer suggestions to researchers on the design, reporting, and analysis of trials that would help address these challenges and allow for better interpretation of evidence in the future.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2012
URL for published report: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114219/pdf/TOC.pdf
URL for additional information: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114219/
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Aged
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Preventive Health Services
  • Quality of Life
Contact
Organisation Name: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address: Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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