March 24, 2026 · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2025-085519

Home based, tailored intervention to reduce rate of falls after stroke (FAST): randomised trial

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The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, home-based intervention in reducing falls among community-dwelling individuals who have experienced a stroke. Results indicated that the intervention led to a significant 33% reduction in the rate of falls over 12 months, alongside improvements in self-efficacy, mobility, community participation, and balance. These findings suggest that tailored interventions can effectively mitigate fall risks in this population.

Lindy Clemson, Katharine Scrivener, Natasha Lannin, Louise Ada, Sally Day, Ingrid Lin, Stephen Isbel, Anne Cusick, Benjamin Gardner, Elisabeth Preston, Gillian Heller, Catherine M Dean, FAST Study Group

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