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Harvard University

1. Taylor, Devon Maurice. Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study.

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, 2016, Harvard University

URL: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40620224

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Study Objective: We sought to gain understanding of older adult, emergency department (ED) fall patient perspectives and emotions about antecedent falls, and to gain better… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Falls; Elderly Falls; Qualitative

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Taylor, D. M. (2016). Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study. (Doctoral Dissertation). Harvard University. Retrieved from http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40620224

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Taylor, Devon Maurice. “Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Harvard University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40620224.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Taylor, Devon Maurice. “Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study.” 2016. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Taylor DM. Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Harvard University; 2016. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40620224.

Council of Science Editors:

Taylor DM. Exploring Older Adult ED Fall Patients’ Understanding of Their Fall: A Qualitative Study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Harvard University; 2016. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40620224

2. Nor Aini Binti Zakaria. Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ.

Degree: 博士(工学), Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/9193

Subjects/Keywords: falls

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Zakaria, N. A. B. (n.d.). Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ. (Thesis). Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10061/9193

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zakaria, Nor Aini Binti. “Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ.” Thesis, Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10061/9193.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zakaria, Nor Aini Binti. “Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ.” Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Vancouver:

Zakaria NAB. Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学; [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/9193.

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Zakaria NAB. Application of Wearable Inertial Sensor in Clinical Practice : 臨床におけるウェアラブル慣性センサーの応用; リンショウニオケルウェアラブルカンセイセンサーノオウヨウ. [Thesis]. Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学; Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/9193

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3. Haakonssen, Eric Christoph. Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position.

Degree: 2010, Wake Forest University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/14685

► This study measured the ability of older adults to recover balance when released from a forward leaning position. This forward leaning assessment was used as… (more)

▼ This study measured the ability of older adults to recover balance when released from a forward leaning position. This forward leaning assessment was used as a surrogate for a balance recovery from a fall. The maximal body lean angle from which the subject could recover their balance was referred to as LeanMax. The primary aim was to assess the effects of obesity on LeanMax in a group of older adults (mean age = 70.6 ± 4.6 yrs). The second aim was to determine whether lower limb muscle strength or power were associated with the LeanMax. Ten obese subjects (mean BMI = 33.3 ± 2.6kg•m-2, 4 female) and 6 non-obese subjects (mean BMI = 25.1 ± 2.0 kg•m-2, 3 female) were recruited. Each subject completed the forward lean assessment as well lower limb muscle strength (1 repetition maximum – 1RM) and power tests (peak power against a resistance of 70% 1RM) using Keiser Pneumatic Leg Extension and Leg Press machines. There was no significant difference (p = .422) in LeanMax between the non-obese (mean = 15.4 ± 4.4°) and obese subjects (17.2 ± 4.2°). When mass was added to the non-obese subjects to simulate obesity, there was a trend (p = .062) for LeanMax to be reduced. There was also a trend (p =.062) for the simulated obese group to have a lower LeanMax (12.1 ± 4.5°) than the obese subjects (17.1 ± 3.7°) to whom they were equated for BMI and gender. Lower limb muscle strength (r = .575, p = .020) and power (r = .548, p = .028) were both significantly correlated with LeanMax when measured using the Leg Press machine. The number of minutes spent doing physical activity of a moderate or greater intensity (≥3 METs) was also positively associated with LeanMax (r = .577, p = .019). In summary, obesity was not associated with reduced ability to recover balance from a forward leaning position but additional mass in itself showed a trend to reduce LeanMax. Based on our findings, weight loss is not indicated for improving balance recovery, however, physical activities of a moderate or greater intensity and particularly those that promote lower limb strength and balance should be promoted in older populations.

Subjects/Keywords: Falls

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Haakonssen, E. C. (2010). Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position. (Thesis). Wake Forest University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10339/14685

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Haakonssen, Eric Christoph. “Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position.” 2010. Thesis, Wake Forest University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10339/14685.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Haakonssen, Eric Christoph. “Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position.” 2010. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Haakonssen EC. Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/14685.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Haakonssen EC. Association of Obesity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Power with Balance Recovery from a Forward Leaning Position. [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/14685

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Oregon State University

4. Welsh, Lisa R. Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances.

Degree: MS, Exercise and Sport Science, 2006, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3124

► Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute a major health risk for older adults. Past research has found that individuals can learn not to fall… (more)

▼ Falls, particularly those due to slips, constitute a major health risk for older adults. Past research has found that individuals can learn not to fall through repeated exposure to a slipping perturbation. Slips can be unpredictable, however. The goal of this study was to determine whether similar adaptations would occur for repeated slips in unpredictable directions. A sliding platform was used to cause 30 apparently healthy young adults to lose their balance while rising from a semi-squatted position during a lifting task. A series of 27 perturbations were administered in unpredictable directions, forcing participants to either fall or step to recover. Participants were grouped based on whether they fell or successfully recovered in response to the first perturbation. Twenty-two variables quantifying proactive and reactive behavior were derived from motion capture data and compared between groups and across the first, second, and fifth perturbations that caused a backward balance loss, as well as a final “predictable” perturbation. Eight participants fell upon first exposure to the perturbation. Fallers had a more rearward center of mass at recovery step liftoff and lower hip height at step touchdown than those who recovered. The fallers’ hips were also dropping much faster at step liftoff and touchdown than those who recovered. Hip height at step touchdown was able to predict 100% of falls upon the first perturbation exposure in a stepwise, logistic regression model. All of the fallers adapted their reactive responses, despite the unpredictability of the perturbation direction, leading to successful recoveries in all trials after the first. By the second backward balance loss, the fallers made improvements to each variable associated with falling to become similar to those who recovered on the first exposure. Over the course of the perturbations, the fallers also increased their hip height at step liftoff and maximum hip height during the initial recovery step. Those who recovered on the first perturbation also made adjustments across perturbations. Both groups decreased their response time to step liftoff, placed their stepping foot further behind the center of mass, and increased the lateral component of their initial recovery step. The “predictable” case differed primarily by the presence of proactive adjustments. Repeated exposures to this unpredictable perturbation produced evidence of learning and adaptation of the reflexive response for both those who fell and those who recovered as a result of their first exposure. The fact that learning does occur, even in unpredictable situations, may have application to the design of fall prevention programs. Advisors/Committee Members: Pavol, Michael J. (advisor), Hoffman, Mark A. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Falls; Falls (Accidents)

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Welsh, L. R. (2006). Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3124

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Welsh, Lisa R. “Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances.” 2006. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3124.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Welsh, Lisa R. “Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances.” 2006. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Welsh LR. Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2006. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3124.

Council of Science Editors:

Welsh LR. Preventing falls from unpredictable balance disturbances. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2006. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/3124

University of Otago

5. Pal, Jaya. Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability .

Degree: 2012, University of Otago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2392

► Introduction: Falling appears to be a concern for individuals with intellectual disability. To date few studies have looked at falls, fall-related injuries and risk factors… (more)

▼ Introduction: Falling appears to be a concern for individuals with intellectual disability. To date few studies have looked at falls, fall-related injuries and risk factors for falls in this population. In contrast, extensive fall-related research has been carried out in older population groups and has used a variety of methods to collect fall data. The use of similar methods to collect fall data might however be inappropriate for individuals with intellectual disability. Cognitive limitations, consenting issues and using proxy sources for collecting fall data are some research challenges evident in intellectual disability research. This thesis developed methods for collecting fall data about people with intellectual disability and tested these methods in two pilot studies. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to discuss possible mobility/fall prevention strategies and to suggest future fall prevention programmes. Study Aims: The aims of this thesis were: 1. To develop an appropriate method to collect data on falls and fall-related injuries in adults with intellectual disability. 2. To develop a method to collect fall risk data in adults with intellectual disability. 3. To suggest suitable fall prevention strategies for adults with intellectual disability Methodology: A mixed method design was chosen for this thesis using a sequential exploratory design. The initial phase of the study involved qualitative data collection (stakeholder consultations and focus group discussions) and analysis, for developing and validating fall forms, followed by quantitative pilot studies (for testing these forms). An initial structured literature review explored how falls data had been collected in older adults, including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and with people with intellectual disability. The stakeholder consultations were completed to discuss falls and appropriate methods for collecting fall data. Based on the literature review findings and stakeholder consultations, three fall forms were developed – a fall risk form, a fall incident form and a fall calendar. These forms were discussed in focus group discussions. The fall risk form and the fall incident form were selected as suitable methods and tested in two pilot studies. An additional qualitative study was also conducted wherein therapists working with people with intellectual disability at risk of falling were interviewed to explore strategies they used to reduce falls. Findings from this latter study together with those from the pilot studies were used to suggest strategies to prevent falls for this population group. Results: 1. A fall incident form was developed and used to collect detailed fall-related data following a fall incident. A total of 135 individuals participated in two pilot studies and 125 falls were recorded. The fall incident form was considered as a useful and easy tool for collecting post-fall data in individuals with intellectual disability. The most common… Advisors/Committee Members: Hale, Leigh (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Falls; Intellectual Disability

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Pal, J. (2012). Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability . (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2392

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pal, Jaya. “Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability .” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Otago. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2392.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pal, Jaya. “Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability .” 2012. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Pal J. Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability . [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Otago; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2392.

Council of Science Editors:

Pal J. Exploring Falls in Individuals with Intellectual Disability . [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Otago; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2392

University of New South Wales

6. Meinrath, Daniela. Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis.

Degree: Public Health & Community Medicine, 2017, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58178

► Dizziness is a common health concern for older adults affecting up to 30% of people aged 65 years and over. Dizziness can be debilitating and… (more)

▼ Dizziness is a common health concern for older adults affecting up to 30% of people aged 65 years and over. Dizziness can be debilitating and significantly diminish quality of life and lead to depression, falls and functional disability. With population ageing, the burden of dizziness on health care systems will increase significantly. It is important, therefore, to better understand factors that predispose older people to this condition.The aims of this thesis were to identify key medical, physical and psychological factors associated with dizziness in two complementary cohorts: (1) 339 community-dwellers aged 75 years and older recruited through the electoral roll; (2) 313 people aged 50 years and older who experienced at least one significant dizziness episode in the past year. Participants completed questionnaires related to dizziness episodes, demographics, health and psychological well being. They also underwent assessments of sensorimotor function, vestibular function, dynamic balance, gait and cardiovascular health. Relationships between dizziness and these factors were then explored in both samples.In the general sample, the prevalence of dizziness was 23%. Within this group, participants who reported dizziness in the past year were more likely to also report back pain, motion sickness and fear of falling, than those who did not report any dizziness. Amongst the dizziness sufferers (cohort 2), a multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that higher physiological fall risk, unilateral vestibular hypofunction and increased anxiety were significantly and independently associated with increased dizziness frequency. 28% of dizziness sufferers reported moderate to severe handicap. Cardiovascular medication use, increased anxiety, a positive test of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and higher physiological fall risk were identified as significant and independent predictors of higher dizziness handicap in multivariate logistic regression analysis. These findings indicate that dizziness is prevalent in older people, with many people with this condition experiencing significant handicap. Dizziness handicap was associated with both physical and psychological impairments. While it is difficult to establish causal relationships among all the associated factors, the significant associations uncovered provide insight into how dizziness affects older people, and information for possible strategies for treating this condition. Advisors/Committee Members: Lord, Stephen, Neuroscience Research Australia, Menant, Jasmine, Neuroscience Research Australia.

Subjects/Keywords: Aged; Dizziness; Falls

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Meinrath, D. (2017). Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis. (Masters Thesis). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58178

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Meinrath, Daniela. “Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58178.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Meinrath, Daniela. “Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis.” 2017. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Meinrath D. Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of New South Wales; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58178.

Council of Science Editors:

Meinrath D. Risk factors for dizziness in people aged over 50: cross-sectional and prospective data analysis. [Masters Thesis]. University of New South Wales; 2017. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58178

University of Illinois – Chicago

7. Patel, Prakruti J. Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors.

Degree: 2017, University of Illinois – Chicago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22018

► Postural stability during dynamic postural tasks is achieved through an interaction between sensory systems, different movement strategies, and cognitive processing to attain the central goal… (more)

▼ Postural stability during dynamic postural tasks is achieved through an interaction between sensory systems, different movement strategies, and cognitive processing to attain the central goal of maintaining stability. Due to dynamic nature of the environment, events causing falls are unexpected and sudden. This places a substantial demand on an individual’s ability to attend to sudden changes in the environment to prevent a fall. The overall purpose of this dissertation to understand attentional demands locomotor and balance tasks using a dual-task paradigm among healthy adults and how presence of cerebral injury such as a stroke impacts attentional demands of postural tasks. Chapter 1 focuses on the interference between walking and different higher cognitive tasks focused on functions considered to play a role in locomotion. It also examines the effect of altering walking speed on the interference between walking and cognitive tasks. Healthy young adults walked at preferred and slow speeds while performing a visuomotor reaction time (VMRT), memory recall (word list generation), working memory (serial subtraction) and an executive function (Stroop) task. Effect of dual-tasking on walking and cognitive tasks was measured as the cost of dual-tasking for walking speed and cognitive performance. Results show that the motor and cognitive cost of dual-task walking depends heavily on the type and perceived complexity of cognitive task being performed. Cognitive costs for the Stroop task were low irrespective of walking speed, suggesting that at preferred-speed individuals prefer to prioritize complex cognitive tasks requiring higher processing resources over the walking. While performing VMRT, individuals preferred to prioritize more complex walking task over VMRT task resulting in lesser motor cost and increased cognitive cost for VMRT task. Chapter 2 compares the cognitive-motor interference (CMI) pattern of walking among chronic ambulatory stroke survivors and young adults to understand the effect of chronic stroke on dual-tasking function in comparison with individuals without any effect of aging or neurological condition. Community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors and young adults performed visuomotor (VMRT), serial subtraction (SS) and Stroop tasks while sitting and walking. Dual-task walking led to significant decline in motor and cognitive performance in both the groups. The stroke group showed highest motor cost for SS task, whereas young group showed highest motor cost for Stroop task. Although cognitive costs for both the groups were highest for VMRT and least for Stroop tasks, the cost for SS task was significantly greater among stroke survivors than young adults. The findings suggest that CMI pattern in chronic stroke survivors differs significantly with the type of cognitive task. Gradual cognitive decline with chronicity of the condition superimposed with aging might have a role in altering the CMI pattern post stroke. Chapter 3 examined the CMI of reactive balance control under dual-task condition in… Advisors/Committee Members: Bhatt, Tanvi (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: dual-task; hemiparesis; balance; falls

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Patel, P. J. (2017). Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22018

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Patel, Prakruti J. “Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors.” 2017. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22018.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Patel, Prakruti J. “Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors.” 2017. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Patel PJ. Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22018.

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Council of Science Editors:

Patel PJ. Cognitive-Motor Interference During Dual-Tasking Among Healthy Adults and Chronic Stroke Survivors. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22018

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East Carolina University

8. Berry, Caroline R. The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina.

Degree: 2010, East Carolina University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3153

► This study was completed using the phenomenological research strategy to understand the effect that falling and the fear of falling has on independently living residents… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Accidental Falls; Occupational Therapy; Geriatrics

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Berry, C. R. (2010). The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina. (Thesis). East Carolina University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3153

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Berry, Caroline R. “The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina.” 2010. Thesis, East Carolina University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3153.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Berry, Caroline R. “The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina.” 2010. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Berry CR. The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina. [Internet] [Thesis]. East Carolina University; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3153.

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Berry CR. The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina. [Thesis]. East Carolina University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3153

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Texas A&M University

9. Geetha Byju, Achu. Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance.

Degree: MS, Biomedical Engineering, 2016, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158639

► Tripping is responsible for a large percentage of falls. Minimum toe clearance (MTC) during the swing phase of gait is commonly used to infer the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: biomechanics; trips; falls; gait; locomotion

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Geetha Byju, A. (2016). Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158639

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Geetha Byju, Achu. “Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158639.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Geetha Byju, Achu. “Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance.” 2016. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Geetha Byju A. Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158639.

Council of Science Editors:

Geetha Byju A. Alternative Measures of Toe Trajectory More Accurately Predict the Probability of Tripping than Minimum Toe Clearance. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158639

University of Victoria

10. Scott, Victoria Janice. Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults.

Degree: School of Nursing, 2018, University of Victoria

URL: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9038

► Falls are the most frequent cause of injury-related hospitalization and death for people 65 years and older in Canada (Canadian Institute of Health Information, 1998;… (more)

▼ Falls are the most frequent cause of injury-related hospitalization and death for people 65 years and older in Canada (Canadian Institute of Health Information, 1998; Langlois et al., 1995; Raina & Torrance, 1996). Studies show the etiology of a falls to be a complex combination of factors that reflect physical, behavioral and social conditions operating alone, or in conjunction with environmental hazards (Speechley & Tinetti, 1991; O'Loughlin et al., 1993). However, the particular role of these factors in relation to falls that result in injury— the subject of this study— is less well understood. Fall-related injuries among frail, older, community-dwelling adults are the focus of this study due to the growing numbers of seniors living in the community who have multiple chronic conditions, the serious consequences of many of these events for this population, and the mounting costs related to treatment. The purpose of this study was to understand the extent and nature of fall-related injuries among frail older adults and to examine the patterns and compounding effects of a wide range of variables representing biological, behavioural, environmental, social and economic risk factors. Differences were examined for risk factors among fallers, nonfallers, injured and non-injured persons. The secondary data used for this study were provided through the University of Victoria Centre on Aging in British Columbia and are based on the Capital Regional District (CRD) Patterns of Care Survey 1995-96 (Centre on Aging, 1996). The data from the CRD Survey are based on interviews with frail community-dwelling seniors represented by two purposefully selected groups. One group consisted of over 3,000 seniors in the CRD receiving publicly-funded home support services in 1995, and the other, a matched sample of 810 seniors screened by age, gender and functional limitations, drawn from the 56,774 seniors in the CRD not receiving home support services. Five hundred and six participants were randomly selected from each group. Of the 1012 respondents to the CRD Survey, 245 reported a fall with an injury, 91 reported falling without an injury and 675 were non-fallers (fall data were missing for one case). Findings showed that 72.9% of those who fell reported being injured as a result of one or more of their falls. This injury rate is considerably higher than that found in other studies that look at the general population of persons aged 65 and over. These differences are explained by the precondition of frailty that defines the population in the CRD Survey. Findings also differ from most other studies in the lack of association found between falls with injury and advanced age or female gender, indicating the strong influence of frailty, regardless of age or gender, for this sample. The results indicate that considerable differences exist in the patterns and combined effect of multiple risk factors between older adults who fall and sustain an injury and those who do not. The findings both confirm and… Advisors/Committee Members: Gallagher, Elaine (supervisor), Wharf, Brian (supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Falls (Accidents) in old age

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Scott, V. J. (2018). Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults. (Thesis). University of Victoria. Retrieved from https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9038

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Scott, Victoria Janice. “Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults.” 2018. Thesis, University of Victoria. Accessed August 24, 2019. https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9038.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Scott, Victoria Janice. “Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults.” 2018. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Scott VJ. Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9038.

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Scott VJ. Study of factors associated with fall-related injuries among frail older adults. [Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2018. Available from: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9038

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Drexel University

11. Vadyak, Karen. Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults.

Degree: 2016, Drexel University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:7091

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Literature indicates that more than one million falls occur annually in American hospitals. Thirty to fifty percent of these falls result in injury (Joint Commission,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Nursing; Falls (Accidents); Hospitals

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Vadyak, K. (2016). Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults. (Thesis). Drexel University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:7091

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Vadyak, Karen. “Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults.” 2016. Thesis, Drexel University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:7091.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Vadyak, Karen. “Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults.” 2016. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Vadyak K. Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults. [Internet] [Thesis]. Drexel University; 2016. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:7091.

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Vadyak K. Reducing the Risk of Major Injury from Falls in Hospitalized Adults. [Thesis]. Drexel University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:7091

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University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston

12. [No author]. Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff .

Degree: University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/11185

► The goal of the research study was to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on falls in a long-term care facility by (a) measuring… (more)

▼ The goal of the research study was to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on falls in a long-term care facility by (a) measuring staff knowledge of fall prevention, (b) behavioral assessment of fall prevention approaches, and (c) evaluation of fall rates and fall injury rates. The study used convenience sampling of nursing staff members, which included nursing assistants and medication aides. A Single-Group-Repeated Measures study design was used to evaluate knowledge and use of fall prevention strategies. The nursing staff members received face-to-face educational sessions on fall prevention using AHRQ guidelines on universal fall precautions. Pre-test, one month post-intervention, and three months post-intervention questionnaires were administered to assess knowledge and behavior. Data on fall rates, fall injury rates, severity of injuries, and repeated falls were collected at three months pre-intervention and throughout the three-month post-intervention period. The Friedman test was used to analyze the Fall Prevention Knowledge test scores and showed a statistically significant difference between the Fall Prevention Knowledge test scores on fall prevention approach (FPT) scores across the three time points. The Wilcoxon signed rank and sign test were used to analyze the Behavior Assessment subscale scores across two time points and showed no statistically significant difference across time points. The Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between knowledge and behavioral change scores before time 1 and after time 2 and time 3. At one-month and three-month post educational intervention, there were significant positive correlations between knowledge and behavioral assessment scores associated with several dependent variables. This indicated a likely relationship between knowledge and behavior in the study. At three-month post-intervention, fall rates in the healthcare living setting decreased and there were no major injuries reported. Implications for nursing relate to a need to stimulate interest in learning by staff, the importance of including all care providers in fall prevention efforts, and improvement of retention and recruitment strategies by long-term care facilities. Interest in learning may be improved through the use of incentives, time-off for education, mandatory educational training, tuition reimbursement, and an increase in hourly wag

Subjects/Keywords: falls; repeat falls; Minor falls; Major falls

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author], [. (n.d.). Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff . (Thesis). University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/11185

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author], [No. “Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff .” Thesis, University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/11185.

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author], [No. “Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff .” Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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author] [. Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston; [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/11185.

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author] [. Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Educational Program for Long-Term Care Nursing Staff . [Thesis]. University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston; Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/11185

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Univerzitet u Beogradu

13. Adamović, Milosav, 1980-. Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа.

Degree: Fakultet za specijalnu edukaciju i rehabilitaciju, 2019, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:19351/bdef:Content/get

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Специјална едукација и рехабилитација - Соматопедија / Special Education and Rehabilitation - Motor Disability

Равнотежа тела човеку омогућава извођење фундаменталних моторних активности, као што су… (more)

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Специјална едукација и рехабилитација - Соматопедија / Special Education and Rehabilitation - Motor Disability

Равнотежа тела човеку омогућава извођење фундаменталних моторних активности, као што су седење, стајање, окретање, савијање, ходање, скакање и трчање у оквиру којих он извршава своје свакодневне животне потребе. Како човек постепено стари, поготову након 65. године живота, тако слабе системи и органи задужени за одржавање равнотеже тела. Тешкоће у одржавању равнотеже тела представљају најважнији фактор ризика за доживљавање падова код старих особа. Падови код старих особа остављају значајне негативне физичке, психичке, социјалне и економске последице, у великој мери компромитују квалитет живота и ограничавају самосталност особе. Основни циљ истраживања био је испитивање статичке и динамичке равнотеже и ризика од пада код особа старије животне доби путем различитих функционалних тестова. Код тестова за процену статичке равнотеже испитивана је Wii платформа за балансирање у циљу побољшавања метријских карактеристика функционалних тестова. Додатни циљ истраживања јесте и испитивање утицаја пола, узраста, телесне масе, когнитивног функционисања, депресије и апатије на способност одржавања статичке и динамичке равнотеже и ризика од пада код групе старих особа која је доживела пад и старих који нису пали, као и независност у обављању свакодневних животних активности. Истраживањем су биле обухваћене 142 особе, од тога 75 (52,8%) мушког и 67 (47,2%) женског пола, који су били подељени на групу A, која је доживела пад (N = 82; 53,7% мушког пола) и групу Б, која није доживела пад (N = 60; 51,7% мушког пола). Старост испитаника се кретала у распону од 64 године и пет месеци до 89 година и шест месеци (AS = 73 године и 11 месеци, SD = 6 година и два месеца). Истраживање је спроведено током јула и августа 2017. године у Дому за одрасла и стара лица „Бежанијска коса“ (Београд), као и у дневним центрима и клубовима за дневни боравак старих особа, који се налазе под покровитељством Геронтолошког центра Београд...

Advisors/Committee Members: Stošljević, Miodrag, 1964-.

Subjects/Keywords: elderly persons; balance; falls

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Adamović, Milosav, 1. (2019). Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:19351/bdef:Content/get

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adamović, Milosav, 1980-. “Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа.” 2019. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed August 24, 2019. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:19351/bdef:Content/get.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adamović, Milosav, 1980-. “Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа.” 2019. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Adamović, Milosav 1. Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2019. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:19351/bdef:Content/get.

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Council of Science Editors:

Adamović, Milosav 1. Процена равнотеже и ризика од пада код старих особа. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2019. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:19351/bdef:Content/get

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University of New South Wales

14. Simpson, Paul. Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes.

Degree: Neuroscience Research Australia, 2014, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/54144 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:13289/SOURCE02?view=true

► ‘Falls’ is the most common incident category to which an emergency ambulance is dispatched in New South Wales (NSW), with approximately 60% of these involving… (more)

▼ ‘Falls’ is the most common incident category to which an emergency ambulance is dispatched in New South Wales (NSW), with approximately 60% of these involving patients aged 65 years or more. This thesis explores the epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics, employing a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methods with the aim of providing new information in an area of paramedic practice about which little is known. A retrospective, population-level study (n=42,331), prospective cohort study (n=1,610), and retrospective linked data analysis (n=34,313) form the basis of the epidemiological analyses, reporting operational and clinical outcomes arising from an ambulance response and paramedic intervention. A qualitative investigation, using grounded theory methodology, presents a theoretical model exploring paramedic decision making when providing care to older people who have fallen. Significant findings include:1. Older fallers constitute 5.1% of the annual emergency ambulance workload in NSW; 28% are not transported to hospital.2. 1 in 10 older fallers who receive an ambulance response experience a ‘long lie’ (>1 hour on the ground).3. Prediction of non-transport at time of dispatch is not feasible for cases involving older fallers, making risk management through dispatch of specialised resources unfeasible.4. Rates of analgesia administration among fallers with suspected hip fracture (67%) has increased compared to earlier research, but almost one third still receive no prehospital pain relief.5. Non-transported older fallers are at twice the risk of death at 28 days compared to those transported to ED and discharged without admission. Ambulance re-attendance within one month is common.6. Paramedics do not perceive cases involving older fallers to be ‘real paramedic work’. This arises from confusion around role perception, and impacts negatively on the clinical decision making relating to the treatment of older fallers.The findings of this thesis constitute a comprehensive analysis of an area of paramedicine about which little was previously known in an Australasian context. The results will inform clinical and operational strategy being developed by ambulance services and will make a meaningful contribution to optimising prehospital service delivery to, and improving outcomes of, older people who have fallen. Advisors/Committee Members: Lord, Stephen, Neuroscience Research Australia, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Close, Jacqueline, Neuroscience Research Australia, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Bendall, Jason, Gosford Hospital, Department of Anaesthetics, Gosford.

Subjects/Keywords: Paramedics; Falls; Ambulance; Emergency; Geriatric

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Simpson, P. (2014). Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/54144 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:13289/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Simpson, Paul. “Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/54144 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:13289/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Simpson, Paul. “Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes.” 2014. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Simpson P. Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/54144 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:13289/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Simpson P. Epidemiology of older fallers attended by paramedics: A study of clinical and operational outcomes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/54144 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:13289/SOURCE02?view=true

University of New South Wales

15. Kwan, Marcella Mun San. Falls in Chinese Older People.

Degree: Public Health & Community Medicine, 2012, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52299 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10971/SOURCE01?view=true

► Previous studies suggest that Chinese older people report markedly fewer falls thanCaucasian older people, while prevalence and types of fall risk factors are similar betweenthe… (more)

▼ Previous studies suggest that Chinese older people report markedly fewer falls thanCaucasian older people, while prevalence and types of fall risk factors are similar betweenthe two populations. To gain a better understanding of fall risk in Chinese older people, asystematic review and four studies examining socio-demographic, physical, functional andpsychological fall risk factors were conducted in large cohorts of older Chinese people livingin Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia and in older Caucasian people living in Australia.In study one, the Minimal Chair Height Standing (MCHS) - a novel functional test similar todeep squatting - was found to be underpinned by strength and balance and constitute anindependent falls risk factor.In study two, performance of the Timed Up & Go (TUG) test was shown to be determined bya range of sensorimotor, balance and psychological measures, and TUG test performance wascorrelated with concern about falls, functional disability but not falls.Study three developed the Chinese version of the Fall Efficacy Scale International (FESI(Ch)), which provides a valid and reliable measure of fall efficacy in Chinese older people.Study four showed depression was an important risk factor for falls in the Taiwanese cohort,and that this risk was independent of established sensorimotor and balance risk factors.The final study identifies the key explanatory factors that contribute to the observeddifference in fall rates between older Chinese and Caucasians people using a cross-cultural,migrant study design. Fall rates were at least 50% lower in all Chinese cohorts whencompared to the Australian Cohort. Negative binomial regression analyses revealed that lowfall rates in Chinese cohorts resulted from higher levels of concern about falls (increasedcaution) and reduced exposure to risk due to more structured activity patterns.In conclusion, this thesis adds to the understanding of what factors contribute to thesignificantly lower falls rate found in Chinese older people. As such it provides importantinsights for fall risk assessments and fall prevention strategies for both Chinese and non-Chinese older people. Advisors/Committee Members: Lord, Stephen, Neuroscience Research Australia, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Close, Jacqueline, Neuroscience Research Australia, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.

Subjects/Keywords: Chinese; Falls; Aged; Risk factor

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Kwan, M. M. S. (2012). Falls in Chinese Older People. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52299 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10971/SOURCE01?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kwan, Marcella Mun San. “Falls in Chinese Older People.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52299 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10971/SOURCE01?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kwan, Marcella Mun San. “Falls in Chinese Older People.” 2012. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Kwan MMS. Falls in Chinese Older People. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52299 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10971/SOURCE01?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Kwan MMS. Falls in Chinese Older People. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2012. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52299 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10971/SOURCE01?view=true

University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

16. Moon, Yaejin. Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely.

Degree: PhD, Kinesiology, 2018, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100967

► 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… (more)

▼ 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 can learn a safe falling-strategy (“tuck-and-roll”) to reduce the risk of fall- related injuries. Consistent with the principles of motor learning, learning was quantified with changes in impact severity parameters following training (aim 1), transfer of the falling strategy to the untrained side (aim 2) and 1-week retention (aim 3). 17 healthy older individuals participated (age: 64.3±4.4 years, 14 males). Participants were randomly assigned into either training group (n=9) or active control group (n=8). All participants performed standardized sideway falls for baseline, post-test and 1-week retention test. During the falling assessments, kinetic and kinematic impact severity parameters were measured. The results for short-term learning revealed that while both groups showed significant reduction of impact severity at post-test compared to the baseline, the training group showed greater reduction than the control group. Also, there was no significant difference in impact severity between trained-side and untrained-side falls suggesting there was bilateral transfer effect. The 1-week retention test revealed that there was partial retention effect of the training. Collectively, we conclude that the reduction of impact severity measurements in the training group might be due to effectiveness of the tuck-and-roll strategy. Furthermore, the participants were able to bilaterally transfer and partially retain the effectiveness of the training. However, the current study also observed potential risks of the tuck-and-roll strategy, such as head impact, when the strategy was not performed properly. Given the promising results of the current study, developing a comprehensive training program to teach safe landing strategy for older adults maybe an important step for fall related injury prevention. Advisors/Committee Members: Sosnoff, Jacob J. (advisor), Sosnoff, Jacob J. (Committee Chair), Wilund, Kenneth (committee member), Hernandez, Manuel E. (committee member), Stine-Morrow, Elizabeth A. L. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Falls; Impact; Training; Injury

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Moon, Y. (2018). Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100967

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moon, Yaejin. “Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100967.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moon, Yaejin. “Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely.” 2018. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Moon Y. Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100967.

Council of Science Editors:

Moon Y. Teaching Older Adults How to Fall Safely. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100967

University of New South Wales

17. Shany. Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing.

Degree: Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, 2014, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/57304 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:43253/SOURCE02?view=true

► Falls in older people cause morbidity and mortality, and are recognised as a unique geriatric syndrome. Despite major advances and concentrated efforts, fall rates have… (more)

▼ Falls in older people cause morbidity and mortality, and are recognised as a unique geriatric syndrome. Despite major advances and concentrated efforts, fall rates have not decreased in recent decades, leading clinicians and researchers to search for effective fall prevention approaches and better mechanisms for allocating limited interventional resources. This work focuses on screening and assessment of fall risk in older individuals. Specifically, it involves the use of a miniaturised, waist-worn accelerometer for Sensor-based Fall Risk Testing (SFRT). Previous work by our research team involved older community-dwellers who performed a certain movement routine while wearing the sensor device; they also underwent a known fall risk assessment. Features extracted from the sensor signals were used to map against the clinical assessment scores. The work in this thesis presents a continuation of this earlier study, initially by testing the feasibility of unsupervised conduct of the routine by older individuals. The results of a pilot study, simulating an unsupervised sensor-based assessment, revealed substantial concerns with regards to both safety and correct, unassisted execution of the said routine. The routine was then expanded and incorporated into a fall prevention program at a public clinic serving older community-dwellers. The results of this larger, prospective study demonstrated that the use of SFRT is in fact feasible in such settings, but raised notable clinical issues which have yet to be addressed in the pertinent literature. The study also demonstrated the potential of this approach in evaluating the efficacy of the exercise-based intervention. Finally, features extracted from the sensor signals were incorporated into negative binomial regression models. Fall counts, collected over a follow-up period of up to a year following the assessment, were used as the target. A deliberate effort was made to avert common methodological pitfalls that result in model over-fitting and inappropriate model validation. An attempt was made to train and validate models using prospective falls data from the aforementioned earlier study. Significant differences between the participant cohorts largely resulted in model rejection during the validation phase, stressing the critical importance of proper external validation in developing clinically-relevant and robust models that possess true predictive power.

Subjects/Keywords: Elderly,; Falls,; Wearable Sensors,; Risk

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Shany. (2014). Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/57304 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:43253/SOURCE02?view=true

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Shany. “Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/57304 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:43253/SOURCE02?view=true.

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Shany. “Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing.” 2014. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Shany. Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/57304 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:43253/SOURCE02?view=true.

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Shany. Clinical evaluation of a body-worn sensor-based system for fall risk testing. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2014. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/57304 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:43253/SOURCE02?view=true

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University of Sydney

18. Allen, Natalie Elizabeth. Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease .

Degree: 2010, University of Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7157

► Many people with Parkinson’s disease fall frequently and recurrently. The consequences of falls can be devastating, far reaching and costly. Unfortunately, medications for Parkinson’s disease… (more)

▼ Many people with Parkinson’s disease fall frequently and recurrently. The consequences of falls can be devastating, far reaching and costly. Unfortunately, medications for Parkinson’s disease do not appear to prevent falls. The overall aim of the studies in this thesis was to evaluate and explore exercise interventions with the potential to reduce fall risk in people with Parkinson’s disease. Leg muscle weakness, freezing of gait and reduced balance are risk factors for falls which are potentially remediable with exercise in people with Parkinson’s disease. However, there is a paucity of research into the effects of exercise training on fall risk in this group. A randomised controlled trial with blinded assessment was conducted to assess the effect on fall risk of a six-month exercise program which targeted these risk factors compared with usual care in people with Parkinson’s disease. Forty-eight participants with Parkinson’s disease who had fallen or were at risk of falling were randomised to the exercise or control group. The exercise group attended a monthly exercise class and performed exercises at home, such that exercises were performed three times per week. Both groups received falls prevention advice. The primary outcome measure was a Parkinson’s disease fall risk score (% risk of falling) – an algorithm consisting of weighted contributions from knee extensor muscle strength of the weaker leg, balance in standing and freezing of gait. Secondary outcome measures included measures of the targeted risk factors as well as physical abilities, fear of falling and quality of life. The exercise group showed a 7% greater improvement than the control group in the Parkinson’s disease falls risk score, but this was not statistically significant (95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) -20 to 5) and the clinical relevance of this small reduction is uncertain. There were statistically significant improvements in the exercise group compared to the control group for two secondary outcomes which were not part of the falls risk score: Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (mean between-group difference = -2.8, 95% CI -5.4 to -0.3) and timed sit to stand (mean between-group difference = -1.9 s, 95% CI -3.6 to -0.2). There were non-significant trends toward greater improvements in the exercise group for other measures that were not part of the falls risk score, including muscle strength (stronger leg P = 0.06), fast walking speed (P = 0.21) and fear of falling (P = 0.10), but not for balance or quality of life. The exercise group had no major adverse events. Therefore, a minimally-supervised exercise program for mobile people with Parkinson’s disease who are at risk of falling might reduce overall risk of falling and improve muscle strength and can improve freezing and sit to stand speed. The results of this study have informed the implementation of a larger randomised controlled trial to assess whether this relatively small reduction in fall risk translates into actual falls prevented. Reduced balance is a commonly experienced…

Subjects/Keywords: Parkinson's disease; Falls; Exercise

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Allen, N. E. (2010). Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease . (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7157

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Allen, Natalie Elizabeth. “Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease .” 2010. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7157.

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Allen, Natalie Elizabeth. “Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease .” 2010. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Allen NE. Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7157.

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Allen NE. Fall risk factors and exercise in Parkinson's disease . [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7157

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19. Smith, Kristin. Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting.

Degree: MSN, 2014, University of San Francisco

URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/86

► This paper will summarize the quality improvement falls prevention project conducted by a University of San Francisco Clinical Nurse Leader student. Falls in the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: accidental falls; hospital falls; fall prevention; Critical Care Nursing

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Smith, K. (2014). Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/86

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Kristin. “Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting.” 2014. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed August 24, 2019. https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/86.

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Smith, Kristin. “Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting.” 2014. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Smith K. Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/86.

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Smith K. Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2014. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/86

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California State University – Sacramento

20. Kissinger, Ellen. Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child.

Degree: MS, Nursing, 2011, California State University – Sacramento

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/883

► This project was a collaborative effort in which the work and decision making was equally shared by both researchers. In 2005, a Joint Commission initiated… (more)

▼ This project was a collaborative effort in which the work and decision making was equally shared by both researchers. In 2005, a Joint Commission initiated a national safety goal to reduce patient harm from falls. The Morse Fall Scale, a validated and the most rigorous scale tested for adults has never been validated in children and is inappropriately being used by pediatric nurses to assess the fall risk of hospitalized pediatric patients. Testing is needed to validate the few developmentally appropriate pediatric fall scales that are available for hospitalized pediatric patients. Therefore, a descriptive exploratory study was done to examine the sensitivity and specificity of the Cummings Pediatric Fall Assessment Scale, the characteristics frequently identified with falls and the sensitivity of the commonly used adult Morse Fall assessment Scale. Sources of Data Retrospective chart review of 71 documented pediatric falls during hospitalization was done on children who had fallen during their hospitalization, collecting characteristics frequently identified with pediatric falls. Of the 71 charts, 47 charts were reviewed to examine the sensitivity of the Cummings Pediatric Falls Assessment Scare and 34 charts were reviewed to examine the sensitivity of the Morse Fall Scale tool. An additional 30 health records of children who did not fall were examined to identify the specificity of the Cummings Fall Assessment Scale. Conclusions Reached Children less than 5 years of age and adolescents comprised the majority of falls reported. Male children fell more often then female children. Most falls occurred in the child???s room. Parental presence was not a deterrent to the fall. Children fell more commonly in the late morning and the early evening, with the majority of falls occurring within 72 hours of admission. Our findings along with previous research a support a child???s maturing cognitive and motor development plays a major factor in pediatric falls, as well as expands on new knowledge to support the use of a developmentally appropriate fall risk assessment tool to identify hospitalized children at risk for falls. Advisors/Committee Members: Tobar, Kelly.

Subjects/Keywords: Pediatric; Hospital; Falls; Fall assessment tool; Characteristics of pediatric falls

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Kissinger, E. (2011). Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child. (Masters Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/883

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kissinger, Ellen. “Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child.” 2011. Masters Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/883.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kissinger, Ellen. “Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child.” 2011. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Kissinger E. Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2011. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/883.

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Kissinger E. Pediatric falls risk assessment in the hospitalized child. [Masters Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/883

University of Sydney

21. Pedemont, Karen. Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population .

Degree: 2014, University of Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/12681

► Background To determine if the QuickScreen© clinical falls risk assessment tool, can accurately predict the risk of falling in non-English speaking, community-dwelling older people. To… (more)

▼ Background To determine if the QuickScreen© clinical falls risk assessment tool, can accurately predict the risk of falling in non-English speaking, community-dwelling older people. To date, the QuickScreen© has not been validated for use with this population. Method A letter/matching board was designed for use with the QuickScreen’s© low contrast acuity chart, to assist the non-English speaking participants in providing a vision response. A pilot study was conducted (n=30) to assess the validity and feasibility of this board, to be used to obtain accurate acuity regardless of language skill. The QuickScreen© tool was conducted with a sample of 34 non-English speaking participants (mean age 77 years ± 6.61) and their falls were monitored for a 12 month period. Finally, these participants were investigated more thoroughly in individual case studies and their activity determined during the study period. Results The designed letter/matching board did not impact on performance by adding complexity, or enabling guessing (one-way ANOVA P = 0.66). This board was found to be easy to use and not time exhaustive. The correlation between the number of falls and the QuickScreen© falls risk score was not statistically significant (spearman correlation rs = 0.062, P = 0.73). The qualitative study provided additional information about two of the participants, suggesting the possibility of culture influencing falls risk and the need to re-consider high contrast visual acuity as a predictor of falls in older people. Conclusion The researcher successfully adapted the QuickScreen© for use in a non-English speaking population in a clinical setting. The evidence suggests that the QuickScreen© is not suitable for use with non-English speaking older people and needs revisiting in a larger community based sample; that the relative importance of falls risk factors may vary between cultural groups, suggesting that falls risk screening tools may need to be tailored to particular cultural groups.

Subjects/Keywords: Accidental falls; Elderly; Falls risk; Non-English speaking; QuickScreen©; Vision

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Pedemont, K. (2014). Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population . (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/12681

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pedemont, Karen. “Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population .” 2014. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/12681.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pedemont, Karen. “Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population .” 2014. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Pedemont K. Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/12681.

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Pedemont K. Predicting falls risk in a non-English speaking older population . [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/12681

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Boston University

22. Tirrell, Gregory. The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers.

Degree: MS, Medical Sciences, 2014, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15371

► Background: Approximately one-third of community dwelling elderly people (age ≥65 years) falls each year contributing to over 2 million elderly emergency department (ED) visits for… (more)

▼ Background: Approximately one-third of community dwelling elderly people (age ≥65 years) falls each year contributing to over 2 million elderly emergency department (ED) visits for falls annually. The cost of care for fatal falls by elderly patients in the US was 179 million in 2000, and was 19 billion for non-fatal falls. The risk of falling increases with various risk factors including advancing age. Despite the frequency and costs associated with elderly falls, it is not clear what evaluation elderly fallers receive in the ED, after the ED, and the outcomes of the care provided. Objectives: We sought to examine the ED and post-ED workup of elderly fallers, and to compare this evaluation to that recommended by published ED fall evaluation and treatment guidelines. We also examined the disposition of these patients and the rate of adverse events which occurred within 1 year of discharge. Methods: This study was a retrospective chart review of elderly ED fall patients from one urban teaching hospital with >90,000 visits per year. Patients aged ≥65 years who had an ED visit in 2012 with fall related ICD-9 codes E880-886, E888 and who had been seen by a primary care physician (PCP) within our hospital network during the past 3 years were included. We excluded patients who were transferred to our hospital and subsequent visits related to the original fall. We randomly selected 350 eligible patients for chart review. We adapted our data collection instrument from published fall evaluation recommendations including the American Geriatric Society. Categorical data were presented as percentages and continuous data were recorded as mean with standard deviation (SD) if normally distributed or medians with inter-quartile ranges (IQR) if non-normally distributed. Results: A random sample of 450 charts were taken, 100 were subsequently excluded for erroneous identification. The average age was 80 (SD±9) years; 124 (35%) were male, with an average Charlson comorbidity index of 7.6 (SD 2.9). In terms of history, 251/350 (72%) took 5 or more medications, 144/350 (41%) had their visual acuity checked in the past 12 months, and 34/350 (10%) had fallen two or more times in the past 3 months. In the physical exam, only 43/350 (12%) had orthostatics done. 168/350 (48%) patients had their extremity strength recorded, of these 16/168 (10%) had decreased muscle strength. Only 128/350 (37%) patients had their gait recorded, of which 108/128 (84%) were noted to have an abnormal gait. Basic chemistry laboratory tests and hematology were sent on 199/350 (57%) of patients in the ED. X-rays were taken of 275/350 (79%) patients, and CTs were taken of 184/350 (53%) patients in the ED. 277/350 (79%) patients were discharged to their place of preadmission residence from the ED, ED observation unit, or hospital while 70/350 (20%) were discharged to a skilled rehab facility, all after being admitted to the hospital. 196/350 (56%) patients returned to the ED for any reason within 1 year of discharge, averaging 2.4 ± 1.9 visits. 161/350…

Subjects/Keywords: Medicine; Elderly; Elderly falls; Evaluation; Falls; Outcomes; Emergency Department

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Tirrell, G. (2014). The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers. (Masters Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15371

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tirrell, Gregory. “The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Boston University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15371.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tirrell, Gregory. “The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers.” 2014. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Tirrell G. The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Boston University; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15371.

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Tirrell G. The emergency department evaluation and outcomes of elderly fallers. [Masters Thesis]. Boston University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/15371

Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education

23. Kvietkutė, Ieva. Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai.

Degree: Master, Nursing, 2010, Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100526_110304-27990 ;

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Tyrimo objektas: pagyvenusio amžiaus moterų pusiausvyros gerinimas. Tyrimo problema: pagyvenusio bei senyvo amžiaus žmonių populiacijai sparčiai didėjant labai svarbu išlaikyti jų fizinį aktyvumą ir savarankiškumą… (more)

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Tyrimo objektas: pagyvenusio amžiaus moterų pusiausvyros gerinimas. Tyrimo problema: pagyvenusio bei senyvo amžiaus žmonių populiacijai sparčiai didėjant labai svarbu išlaikyti jų fizinį aktyvumą ir savarankiškumą kasdienėje veikloje. Griuvimai laikomi vienu iš pagrindinių pagyvenusių žmonių sergamumą ir mirštamumą įtakojančių veiksnių. Todėl labai svarbu anksti nustatyti pagyvenusių žmonių griuvimų riziką ir pritaikyti tinkamas prevencijos priemones. Tyrimo tikslas: nustatyti specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikį pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai. Tyrimo uždaviniai: 1. Nustatyti veiksnius, įtakojančius pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų riziką. 2. Įvertinti specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikį pagyvenusių moterų statinei ir dinaminei pusiausvyrai. 3. Įvertinti specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikį pagyvenusių moterų ėjimo greičiui. Tyrimo metodai ir organizavimas: tyrimas atliktas VšĮ Respublikinės Vilniaus psichiatrijos ligoninės Gerontopsichiatrijos skyriuje 2009–2010 metais. Tyrime dalyvavo 28 pagyvenusio amžiaus moterys, kurių amžius buvo nuo 55 iki 75 metų. Tiriamosios buvo suskirstytos į dvi grupes: 14 kontrolinėje grupėje ir 14 tiriamojoje grupėje. Tiriamąjai grupei kasdien 4 savaites taikyti specialūs pusiausvyrą lavinantys pratimai. Kontrolinei grupei nebuvo taikyta jokia intervencija. Išvados: 1. Pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų riziką įtakoja šie veiksniai: praeityje buvę griuvimai, sutrikusi pusiausvyra, ortostatinė hipotenzija ir... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

Object of study: elderly women balance improvement. Problem of study: while elderly and old-age people population is rapidly increasing, it is very important to maintain their physical activity and independence in daily activities. The main factor that influences elderly people morbidity and mortality is falls. It is very important to detect elderly people risk of falls and apply appropriate preventive measures as soon as possible. Aim of study: to define effect of special balance exercises for risk of elderly women falls. Goals of study: 1. To identify factors that influence elderly women's risk of falls. 2. To estimate effect of special balance excercises for static and dynamic balance of elderly woman. 3. To estimate effect of special balance excercises for speed of walking of elderly woman. Methods and organization of study: this study was performed at 2009–2010 years in the department of Old age psychiatry of Republican Vilnius psychiatric hospital. The study included 28 elderly women, whose age ranges from 55 to 75 years. The subjects were divided to two groups: 14 in the control and 14 in the study group. Study group was performing special balance exercises daily for 4 weeks. There wasn’t any intervention for control group. Conclusions: 1. The elderly woman likelhood of falls is influenced by these factors: falls in past, impairments in balance, postural hypotension and inactivity. 2. After performing special balance excercises there was detected significant... [to full text]

Advisors/Committee Members: Dudonienė, Vilma (Master’s thesis supervisor), Šakalienė, Rasa (Master’s thesis reviewer), Kriščiūnas , Aleksandras (Master’s degree committee chair), Gorinienė , Galinda (Master’s degree committee member), Dudonienė, Vilma (Master’s degree committee member), Krutulytė , Gražina (Master’s degree committee member), Imbrasienė , Daiva (Master’s degree committee member), Vaitauskienė , Vida (Master’s degree session secretary).

Subjects/Keywords: Griuvimai; Pagyvenęs amžius; Pusiausvyra; Griuvimų rizika; Falls; Elderly; Balance; Falls risk

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Kvietkutė, Ieva. (2010). Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai. (Masters Thesis). Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100526_110304-27990 ;

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kvietkutė, Ieva. “Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100526_110304-27990 ;.

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Kvietkutė, Ieva. “Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai.” 2010. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Kvietkutė, Ieva. Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100526_110304-27990 ;.

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Kvietkutė, Ieva. Specialių pusiausvyrą lavinančių pratimų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų griuvimų rizikai. [Masters Thesis]. Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education; 2010. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100526_110304-27990 ;

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University of Otago

24. Salanoa Haar, Amber Juliana. Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study .

Degree: University of Otago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7979

► One third of people aged over 65 years fall each year. Falls, and their consequences, are major concerns for individuals, health care providers and funders… (more)

▼ One third of people aged over 65 years fall each year. Falls, and their consequences, are major concerns for individuals, health care providers and funders in terms of injury, reduced independence, and financial costs. Some risk factors for falls are modifiable if health professionals know people are falling. Not reporting falls is a well-known phenomenon, however the extent of the problem, and reasons for non-reporting, are not well understood. In the context of developing a falls-prevention service for community-dwelling older people the aim of this research was to explore why older people may not report falls to health professionals. Qualitative description was used to explore what influenced older people, living alone at home, to report a fall. A purposive sample of ten community-dwelling older people were recruited through community nursing services and interviews of these participants provided the research material. Thematic analysis was used to identify factors influencing reporting of falls. Three themes were derived from this analysis: ‘Consequences determine what participants classify as a fall’, ‘Minimisation - Don’t mention the ‘F’ words’, and ‘Sharing and acquiring knowledge of a fall’. These themes were understood within the context of ‘Occupational independence’, which reflected the participants desire to remain independent with their daily occupations, and remain at home. Classifying a ‘fall event’ as a fall was dependent on consequences of the fall. Participants’ perceptions of what constituted a fall were different from international research-based definitions. A number of fall events that were described met international definitions of a fall, but were not considered as falls by the participants. Participants strongly valued remaining independent at home, and fall events not affecting a person's ability to manage were viewed as inconsequential. Participants reported talking about falls with their contemporaries; however, falls were mentioned in passing, or as a joke, in order to minimise fuss. General Practitioners (GPs) were rarely told about falls and participants saw no reason to report a fall if they continued to manage at home. GPs were not viewed as having a role in falls prevention, but viewed as only having a role in dealing with consequences of falls, such as broken bones or ongoing pain. These results suggest older people may not see the need to report a fall if it has no consequences for them. Within clinical settings a shared understanding of falls should not be assumed. When health professionals ask about falls, older people may be helped to recall and report events if reminded this includes occasions where they have fallen without injury. A fall is a complex concept that is still not accurately described in a way that is congruent with, and encompasses, the understanding of researchers, clinicians, and older people. A better definition of the concept is an area for further research. Any proposed definition of falls needs to incorporate the older persons’ perspective in… Advisors/Committee Members: Hay-Smith, Elizabeth Jean (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: falls reporting; older people; falls

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Salanoa Haar, A. J. (n.d.). Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study . (Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7979

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Salanoa Haar, Amber Juliana. “Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study .” Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7979.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Salanoa Haar, Amber Juliana. “Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study .” Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Salanoa Haar AJ. Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7979.

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Salanoa Haar AJ. Community-Dwelling Older People and Falls Reporting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study . [Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7979

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University of Waterloo

25. Althomali, Mohammed. Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?.

Degree: 2017, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11875

► Falls among older adults is a serious problem facing our aging population. It is estimated that one in every three older adults aged 70+ fall… (more)

▼ Falls among older adults is a serious problem facing our aging population. It is estimated that one in every three older adults aged 70+ fall every year; some of these experience multiple falls. Thirty five percent of fallers aged 65 - 70 years experience severe injuries, and this rises to 76% in the 80+ age group. Falls can cause deterioration of health, loss of independence, or even death. The first purpose of this thesis (Experiment 1) was to examine the possible link between balance, mobility, fear of falling, and aspects of vision including binocular vision (BV) status and visual attention, measured with a useful field of view test (UFV) and the Attended Field of View (AFOV). In this cross section study I was interested in measures of vision, which have been less studied or not been considered before, specifically tests of BV and visual attention. These were chosen, as previous research had shown that BV disorders are very common in older adults, and that there is an association between a number of functional tasks and visual attention. Associations with balance and mobility would be a significant finding because BV disorders are often treatable and visual attention is trainable. Balance and mobility were assessed using the One Legged Stance test (OLST), the 5 Meter Walk test (5MWT) and the Sit to Stand test (STST). Fear of falling was measured with the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Visual measures included distance, intermediate and near visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity, stereoacuity, BV measurements, UFV and AFOV. Seventy-two adults aged 70 and older took part in the study (mean age 80.3 ± 5.9 years). The results showed that abnormal BV, poor intermediate VA and errors on the UFV were all significant predictors of reduced performance in mobility and balance. Univariate regression showed that reduced performance on the OLST and the STST was significantly correlated with abnormal BV and intermediate VA. The 5MWT and the FES-I were also predicted by poor intermediate VA. In addition, the OLST, STST and the 5MWT were all associated with the UFV errors. Multiple regression models included the following: OLST performance was related to BV and eye movement disorders, stereoacuity and UFV errors, STST was related to intermediate VA and 5MWT was related to distance VA. The association between balance and visual attention led me to hypothesize that training visual attention may improve balance and thereby reduce falls. Falls prevention programs typically include vision, exercise, environment modification, education intervention or a combination of these interventions grouped together. The most effective programs may be those that have a multifactorial approach. However, the impact of visual attention training aimed at improving balance and/or mobility has not yet been studied. Therefore, the second purpose of this thesis (Experiment 2) was to investigation of whether visual attention training can improve balance and/or mobility in older adults, with the goal that this may transfer to…

Subjects/Keywords: aging; vision; falls; balance; mobility; falls prevention; geriatric

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Althomali, M. (2017). Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11875

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Althomali, Mohammed. “Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?.” 2017. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11875.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Althomali, Mohammed. “Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?.” 2017. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Althomali M. Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11875.

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Council of Science Editors:

Althomali M. Visual correlates of balance and mobility in older adults: Can visual attention training improve performance?. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11875

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University of Missouri – Columbia

26. Abbott, Carmen Casanova. Community multidimensional fall risk screening.

Degree: 2009, University of Missouri – Columbia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6136

► The purpose of this study was to compile a multidimensional fall risk screening tool that would be used to establish preliminary reference values for modifiable… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Falls (Accidents) – Risk assessment; Falls (Accidents) in old age – Risk assessment; Falls (Accidents) – Prevention; Disability evaluation

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Abbott, C. C. (2009). Community multidimensional fall risk screening. (Thesis). University of Missouri – Columbia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6136

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Abbott, Carmen Casanova. “Community multidimensional fall risk screening.” 2009. Thesis, University of Missouri – Columbia. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6136.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Abbott, Carmen Casanova. “Community multidimensional fall risk screening.” 2009. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Abbott CC. Community multidimensional fall risk screening. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2009. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6136.

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Abbott CC. Community multidimensional fall risk screening. [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6136

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Dalhousie University

27. Eady, Michael. Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada.

Degree: M. Arch., Department of Architecture, 2010, Dalhousie University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13145

► The primary area of study for this thesis is the adaptive reuse of the remaining industrial buildings on Chaudire and Albert Islands in Ottawa, Canada.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Adaptive Reuse; Chaudiere Falls; Building Adaptation

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Eady, M. (2010). Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13145

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eady, Michael. “Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13145.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eady, Michael. “Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada.” 2010. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Eady M. Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13145.

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Eady M. Bridging the Post-Industrial Paradigm: Adaptive Reuse at the Chaudiere Falls in Ottawa, Canada. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13145

University of Utah

28. Christman, Marissa. Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2015, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3744/rec/1354

► Understanding the quantitative aspects of kinematic and temporal parameters in fall-prone populations in natural environments is important, particularly in settings replicating hospital environments where patients… (more)

▼ Understanding the quantitative aspects of kinematic and temporal parameters in fall-prone populations in natural environments is important, particularly in settings replicating hospital environments where patients are often impaired and less familiarized with the layout. Studies indicate fall rates are much higher in these settings than in comparable community settings. The aim of this study was to determine how bed height and side rail presence/type influence fall risk when patients get out of bed unassisted. Seventy-nine older adults with mobility impairments performed an unconstrained sit-to-walk movement at three randomized bed heights representing low, medium, and high bed conditions. Three side rail conditions were also studied. Temporal and kinematic parameters were obtained from key sit-to-walk movement events using 3D motion capture and ground reaction forces. There was no evidence that the presence of side rails influenced kinematics. Temporal parameters proved to be most affected by bed heights, particularly in the low bed condition. Velocity and momentum parameters were less significantly affected between conditions. Participants appeared to use similar momentum strategies to rise and initiate gait but altered their timing in order to accommodate their balance deficits. This study supports the model that suggests increased impairment leads to slower movement event timing during sit-to-walk transition. This study did not support other findings that mediolateral kinematics were higher in those with greater impairments, nor did bed height alter any of these kinematics at any event. Participants had statistically significant higher forward velocities when initiating gait from the medium bed condition, and they had statistically significant lower posterior momenta when exiting the high bed condition. These could be indications of increased mobility and improved use of generated kinetic energy. These represent potentially favorable results in light of reducing fall risk. Medium bed height appeared to produce the least significant differences in parameters when compared to the two other bed heights. This implies the most flexibility to prioritize postural stability or postural mobility. Low bed heights generated particular problems by reducing fluid motion and creating more impediments to postural stability. This suggests that low bed heights may not reduce fall rates during bed exit.

Subjects/Keywords: Bed height; Biomechanics; Falls; Kinematics; Mobility; Stability

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Christman, M. (2015). Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3744/rec/1354

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Christman, Marissa. “Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3744/rec/1354.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Christman, Marissa. “Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress.” 2015. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Christman M. Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2015. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3744/rec/1354.

Council of Science Editors:

Christman M. Influence of hospital bed height on kinematic parameters associated with patient falls during egress. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2015. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3744/rec/1354

29. Reed, Andie. Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit.

Degree: MSN, 2017, University of San Francisco

URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/704

► The purpose of this quality improvement project aimed at reducing falls on a medical-telemetry unit in a large metropolitan Magnet hospital. It was important… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: inpatient falls; hospital falls; medical patient falls; falls prevention; fall risk; fall risk tool; Diagnosis; Equipment and Supplies; Investigative Techniques; Medicine and Health Sciences; Physical Therapy

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Reed, A. (2017). Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/704

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Reed, Andie. “Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit.” 2017. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed August 24, 2019. https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/704.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Reed, Andie. “Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit.” 2017. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Reed A. Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/704.

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Reed A. Assessment of Falls on a Medical-Telemetry Unit. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/704

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University of Surrey

30. Horton, Khim. Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members.

Degree: PhD, 2002, University of Surrey

URL: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804884/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250865

Subjects/Keywords: 362; Recurrent falls

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Horton, K. (2002). Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Surrey. Retrieved from http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804884/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250865

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Horton, Khim. “Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members.” 2002. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Surrey. Accessed August 24, 2019. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804884/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250865.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Horton, Khim. “Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members.” 2002. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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Horton K. Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Surrey; 2002. [cited 2019 Aug 24]. Available from: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804884/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250865.

Council of Science Editors:

Horton K. Gender and falls : perceptions of older people and their key family members. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Surrey; 2002. Available from: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/804884/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250865

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