[HTML][HTML] Risk for falls among community-dwelling older people: systematic literature review
LMM Sousa, CMA Marques-Vieira… - Revista gaucha de …, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: To identify the risk factors for falls of the community-dwelling elderly in order to
update the Taxonomy II of NANDA International. Method: A systematic literature review …
update the Taxonomy II of NANDA International. Method: A systematic literature review …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the measurement properties of concerns-about-falling instruments in older people and people at increased risk of falls
L McGarrigle, Y Yang, R Lasrado, M Gittins… - Age and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background The 16-item Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) is widely used to
assess concerns-about-falling. Variants include 7-item Short FES-I, 30-item Iconographical …
assess concerns-about-falling. Variants include 7-item Short FES-I, 30-item Iconographical …
E-health StandingTall balance exercise for fall prevention in older people: results of a two year randomised controlled trial
Abstract Objective To test whether StandingTall, a home based, e-health balance exercise
programme delivered through an app, could provide an effective, self-managed fall …
programme delivered through an app, could provide an effective, self-managed fall …
[HTML][HTML] A randomized controlled pilot study of home-based step training in older people using videogame technology
Background Stepping impairments are associated with physical and cognitive decline in
older adults and increased fall risk. Exercise interventions can reduce fall risk, but …
older adults and increased fall risk. Exercise interventions can reduce fall risk, but …
Exergame and cognitive training for preventing falls in community-dwelling older people: a randomized controlled trial
DL Sturnieks, C Hicks, N Smith, M Ratanapongleka… - Nature medicine, 2024 - nature.com
Exergame training, in which video games are used to promote exercise, can be tailored to
address cognitive and physical risk factors for falls and is a promising method for fall …
address cognitive and physical risk factors for falls and is a promising method for fall …
[HTML][HTML] Interactive cognitive-motor step training improves cognitive risk factors of falling in older adults–a randomized controlled trial
Purpose Interactive cognitive-motor training (ICMT) requires individuals to perform both
gross motor movements and complex information processing. This study investigated the …
gross motor movements and complex information processing. This study investigated the …
[HTML][HTML] ICT-based system to predict and prevent falls (iStoppFalls): results from an international multicenter randomized controlled trial
YJ Gschwind, S Eichberg, A Ejupi, H de Rosario… - European review of …, 2015 - Springer
Background Falls and fall-related injuries are a serious public health issue. Exercise
programs can effectively reduce fall risk in older people. The iStoppFalls project developed …
programs can effectively reduce fall risk in older people. The iStoppFalls project developed …
Age-related changes in gait adaptability in response to unpredictable obstacles and stepping targets
Background A large proportion of falls in older people occur when walking. Limitations in
gait adaptability might contribute to tripping; a frequently reported cause of falls in this group …
gait adaptability might contribute to tripping; a frequently reported cause of falls in this group …
[HTML][HTML] Falls efficacy: Extending the understanding of self-efficacy in older adults towards managing falls
Falls efficacy is a widely studied construct. The understanding of falls efficacy has evolved
over time. Falls efficacy was initially perceived to be suitably used as a measure of fear of …
over time. Falls efficacy was initially perceived to be suitably used as a measure of fear of …
[HTML][HTML] A feasibility study and pilot randomised trial of a tailored prevention program to reduce falls in older people with mild dementia
Background People with dementia have a disproportionately high rate of falls and fractures
and poorer outcomes, yet there is currently no evidence to guide falls prevention in this …
and poorer outcomes, yet there is currently no evidence to guide falls prevention in this …