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Table 2 Summary of the control and Exergame group interventions

From: The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of strength and balance Exergames to reduce falls risk for people aged 55 years and older in UK assisted living facilities: a multi-centre, cluster randomised controlled trial

Description of intervention

Control group

Exergame group

AGE UK Staying Steady Falls Prevention Leaflet [51]

Yes

Yes

OTAGO Strength and Balance Home Exercise Leaflet [52] and advice from physiotherapist to undertake 3 OTAGO-based exercises 3 times per week for 12 weeks

Yes

Yes

Tailored Exergame programme supervised by physiotherapists/physiotherapist assistants 3 times per week for 12 weeks

No

Yes