Targeted use of technology to assist with fall risk classification in older adults
Falling is a significant risk for older adults in Canada. Suffering a fall can result in injury and reduced quality of life which may include loss of autonomy. Additionally, injuries and rehabilitation from falls are a significant resource burden on the healthcare system. With the increasing proport...
Main Author: | Commandeur, Drew |
---|---|
Other Authors: | Klimstra, Marc D. |
Format: | Others |
Language: | English en |
Published: |
2018
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/10113 |
Similar Items
-
Risk of Falling and Associated Factors in Older Adults with a Previous History of Falls
by: Begoña Pellicer-García, et al.
Published: (2020-06-01) -
Does dual task training improve walking performance of older adults with concern of falling?
by: B. Wollesen, et al.
Published: (2017-09-01) -
Gait parameters and falling in the elderly : a prospective study
by: Macdonald, Scott A.
Published: (2012) -
Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults
by: Scott, Victoria Janice
Published: (2018) -
The Effects of the A Matter of Balance Program on Falls, Physical Risks of Falls, and Psychological Consequences of Falling among Older Adults
by: Chen, Tuo Yu
Published: (2013)