Providing a summary of injury prevention evidence together in one location, the Evidence Bank aims to increase the awareness of reliable, accurate and authoritative injury-related research pieces.
Utilising the menu below you are able to search the Evidence Bank by injury topics, keywords and primary target audience. Please note that the primary target audience refers to the segmented group which the evidence is aiming to have the greatest influence on.
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| Year | Injury topic/s | Primary target audience | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Falls | Aboriginal Communities, Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over), Regional / Remote Communities | The prevalence of falls and associated factors in older adults of the Torres Strait. Access article: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13383 |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | Patterns of health service use before and after a statewide fall prevention initiative for older adults at risk of falls. Access article: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13053 |
| 2025 | Falls | Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Whole Community | What makes community-based physical activity programs for culturally and linguistically diverse older adults effective? A systematic review. Access article: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12815 |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | Developing a multivariate prediction model of falls among older community-dwelling adults using measures of neuromuscular control and proprioceptive acuity: A pilot study. Access: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13191 |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | Mechanism-Driven Strategies for Reducing Fall Risk in the Elderly: A Multidisciplinary Review of Exercise Interventions. Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/23/2394 |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | The Effects of Yoga on Fall-Related Physical Functions for Older Women: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Article available: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/2/124 |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | Effects of different types of Tai Chi intervention on motor function in older adults: a systematic review. Report available from: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40520-024-02894-5#citeas |
| 2025 | Falls | Health Professionals, Older Adults (65 years and over) | Exercise and Sports Science Australia updated position statement on exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Report available from: https://www.jsams.org/article/S1440-2440(24)00518-8/fulltext |
| 2024 | Falls | Older Adults (65 years and over) | Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study. Report available from: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0310764 |
| 2024 | Transport | Whole Community | Heart Foundation, University of Canberra, Supporting Active Living in Neighbourhoods of Lower Socioeconomic Advantage: a rapid review of the literature and insights from workshops in three Australian communities of lower socioenconomic advantage. Report available from: https://www.healthyactivebydesign.com.au/walkability-in-less-advantaged-areas |