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Insights on an automated fall detection device designed for older adult wheelchair and scooter users: a qualitative study
… ease of use and perceived usefulness of a fall detection device (FDD) among 15 older adults who use wheelchairs and scooters through remote semi-structured interviews. Participants (mean age: 67.5 4.7 years) lived with a variety of disabilities including multiple sclerosis, cerebral …
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Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly
Background In relation to falls, 30% of elders experience the danger of an inability to return to get back up (Taylor et al., 2016). This critical period is called a “long-lie,” and can result in catastrophic medical complications such as dehydration, internal bleeding, pressure sores, …