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Risk factors of fall-related injuries and the interaction of bone mineral density and health behaviours
목적 : 대표성 있는 자료원을 분석하여 우리나라 일반인구집단에서 골밀도 상태에 따른 낙상손상 위험의 차이를 살펴보고, 건강행태 특성과 골밀도와의 관계를 파악한다. 또한 골밀도와의 상호작용으로 낙상손상 위험에 영향을 주는 건강행태 특성을 찾아보고자 수행되었다. 방법 : 제4기 국민건강영양조사 자료 중 골밀도 검진이 이루어진 2~3차(2008~2009년)자료를 활용하여, 성별, 연령, 교육수준, 개인소득, 지역 등 인구사회학적 특성과 신체활동 수준, 1일 칼슘섭취 수준, 체내 비타민 D 보유수준, 음주, 흡연, 비만 등 건강행태특성과 …
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Association of Fall-Related Injuries and Different Diagnoses in Older Adults of Ontario: A Machine Learning Approach
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults in Canada. This study aimed to identify the most informative diagnostic categories associated with fall-related injuries (FRIs) using three machine learning algorithms: decision tree, random forest, and extreme …
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A systems analysis and technology roadmap for fall mitigation systems for the elderly
Falls and fall related injuries in the elderly (aged 65 and older) are a major health challenge - both to the affected individual and to the public health system. Approximately 28-35% of the elderly fall each year and falls lead to 20-30% of mild to severe injuries, and are underlying cause of …
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Outpatient falls reduction utilizing a universal fall screening tool
Background: Outpatient falls result in injuries and hospitalizations that generate billions of dollars in medical costs annually. Adults aged 65 and older are the group most frequently affected by falls. Changes in healthcare status, decreasing eyesight, strength, and mobility issues can all …
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Effects of Fall Technique Training on Impact Forces when Falling from Standing
As falls and fall-related injuries are a major cause of injuries, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether, and to what extent, the stage combat fall technique training could reduce the impact forces of falls from standing. Twenty-six healthy young adults (14 males and 12 females) …
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The role of mobile technology for fall risk assessment for individuals with multiple sclerosis
… put people with MS (pwMS) at a higher risk for falls (Cameron & Nilsagard, 2018). Falls are highly prevalent among pwMS and can result in detrimental consequences including bone fractures and even death (Matsuda et al., 2011). To prevent falls and fall related injuries, it is important to first …
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Perturbation-based detection and prosthetic correction of vestibulopathic gait
… with a balance disorder. In order to prevent fall-related injuries due to postural instability, it is important to create both diagnosis techniques so that therapy can be applied before a fall occurs and devices which can aid the balance-impaired population. The aims of this research are …
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Determining effectiveness of evidence-based education and interventions for fall prevention in long-term care
Background: Falls are a significant concern for older adults as they can result in hospitalization, disability, death, and increased health care costs. Evidence-based interventions and validated screening tools are available to aid in reducing falls among older adults in long-term care. However, …
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Data Aggregation Reporting Tool for Implementation in Home Health Fall Reduction Program
… <p><strong> </strong>Falls are a major preventable problem in healthcare that affects people of all ages but disproportionately affects the frail and elderly. Fall reduction programs play a significant role in reducing falls and fall related injuries and are a critical …
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The Effects of Obesity and Age on Balance Recovery After Slipping
Falls due to slipping are a serious occupational concern. Slipping is estimated to cause 40-50% of all fall-related injuries. In 2011, falls resulted in 22% of injuries requiring days away from work. Epidemiological data indicates that older and obese adults experience more falls than young, …
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Understanding and Preventing Falls: Perspectives of First Responders and Older Adults
… were to identify characteristics of older adult fallers in a local community in Marin County, California, examine the perceptions of older adults who contacted a local fire district after a fall, examine the perceptions of first responders from a local fire district regarding falls and fall …
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Accidental falls and psychological trauma in older people.
Unintentional falls may pose a threat of death or injury to an older person. The psychological burden experienced by older adults after a fall adds to recovery difficulties. Persistent psychological problems post-fall may be related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The limited research on …
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Quantitative assessment of human gait patterns using biomechanical and dynamical tools
Fall-related injuries are one of the major issues today in terms of human suffering and economic loss. Falls are caused by a number of multifactorial risk factors. These factors are mainly classified into two categories, intrinsic factors such as aging, disease and impaired balance or mobility, and …
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Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely
Despite decades of scientific scrutiny on fall prevention, falls are still common and potentially disastrous. A novel approach that could augment current procedures is to teach older adults movement strategies to fall safely. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether older adults …
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Preventing slip-induced falls in older adults: perturbation training using a moveable platform and virtual reality
Slip-induced fall related injuries are a serious public health issue among older adults leading to considerable mortality, morbidity, and immobility. Existing proactive exercise interventions have produced mixed results on the success of reducing fall accidents. A training intervention may be …
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Ambulatory Fall Event Detection with Integrative Ambulatory Measurement (IAM) Framework
Injuries associated with fall accidents pose a significant health problem to society, both in terms of human suffering and economic losses. Existing fall intervention approaches are facing various limitations. This dissertation presented an effort to advance indirect type of injury prevention …
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Biomechanical analysis of effects of neuromusculoskeletal training for older adults on the likelihood of slip-induced falls
… could reduce the likelihood of slip-induced fall accidents. The study focused on evaluating biomechanics among the elderly at pre- and post-training stages during processes associated with slip-induced fall accidents. Motivations: Older adults are at a higher risk of falls due to deficient …
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Quantifying Human Balance Performance and Control to Inform Therapy
… to health conditions such as stroke, increasing fall risk. Falls among older adults are a major public health concern, affecting 14 million older adults annually in the US and directly causing over 40,000 deaths. Timely and accurate assessment of balance impairment is crucial to prevent falls and …
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Occulomotor Function and Locomotion in Parkinson's Disease
… turning that can lead to freezing of gait, falls, and an increased risk of fall-related injuries. We hypothesized, based on previous literature, that turning difficulty and freezing during turning may be related to deficits in the ability to switch from one motor pattern to another: Chapter …
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Evaluating Whole Body Vibration and Standing Balance Among Truck Drivers
<bold>Background:</bold> Over 60% of fatal fall-related occupational injuries occur in the long haul freight trucking industry. Exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) from driving or operating vehicles has been shown to negatively affect balance and may contribute to falls when entering or exiting …
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