Review – OEP Economic Evaluation – Davis 2010
In 2010, Davis et al, compared OEP with other falls prevention interventions and found it to be the most economically effective. Click here to view.
Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Gardner (2000)
A systematic review of the research trials evaluating the effect of exercise on reducing falls in older people. Published in 2000, this paper can be viewed here.
Research – OEP economic evaluation 2003
Robertson et al. published a review of the economic evaluations of their RCT’s with the Otago Exercise Programme, in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Click here to download.
Research – Otago and reduced mortality – 2010
Does the ‘Otago exercise programme’ reduce mortality and falls in older adults?: a systematic review and meta-analysis. This paper published in Age and Ageing in 2010 by Thomas et al. shows that the Otago Exercise Programme significantly reduces the risk of death and falling in older community-dwelling adults. They reviewed 7 trials with over 1500…
Work Opportunities for Qualified PSI & Otago Instructors
Cambridge Falls Prevention Services are looking for PSI/OEP trained instructors who would be interested in doing classes in the Cambridge area (particularly in the Fenland – Wisbech area). This includes those that live in adjacent areas such as Lincoln, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hartford, Bedford, Peterborough etc and who are prepared to travel.