466
participants contributed data to the primary outcome, with
an adverse outcome assumed for a further 39 participants on
falls and other dichotomous outcomes. At 12 months, 75%
of the secondary care group, 87% of the primary care group,
and 84% of the usual care group had fallen. Secondary care
prevented significantly more falls than usual care (adjusted
odds ratio 0.52, 95% CI 0.35 to 0.79). The secondary care
group also had a significantly more positive Barthel index
than the usual care group. The groups did not significantly
differ on the other outcomes. The data were also analysed
without imputing adverse outcomes for participants who
were lost to follow-up. Compared to the usual care group, the
secondary care group had significantly fewer falls, fractures,
hospitalisations, and deaths.