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Table 7 Comparison of the effect size of interventions versus fall risk with MCID values

From: Effectiveness of exercise prescription variables to reduce fall risk among older adults: a meta-analysis

Outcome

Total effect

The optimal prescription components

MCID

Form

Cycle

Frequency

Time

“Get-up and go” test

−1.38

−3.27

−1.53

−1.55

−2.80

1.6 [71]

Berg balance scale

3.11

3.82

3.12

3.73

4.11

1.9 [72]

Short physical performance battery

1.09

0.96

0.79

1.79

1.90

0.4 [71]

  1. Abbreviations: MCID minimal clinically important difference