Development of a tool for prediction of falls in rehabilitation settings (Predict_FIRST): A prospective cohort study

Abstract

This tool provides a simple way to quantify the probability with which an individual patient will fall during a rehabilitation stay.

Identification of factors associated with risk of fall using a force platform and power spectrum analysis technique

“…Knee bends may be a meaningful FP screening test that justifies further studies of physical performance related to the risk of falls. Designing prospective cohort studies therefore seems to be justified (Sherrington et al, 2010;Sai et al, 2010).…”

“…The tandem stance and high force tests of the lower limbs, such as chair rises or knee bends as well as grip strength were considered to be risk predictors for falls (Ensrud et al, 2009;Sherrington et al, 2010). We assumed deployment of force in a shorter time (higher power) to better help avert falling after stumbling.…”

Risk factors of indoor fall injuries in community-dwelling older women: A prospective cohort study

“…Multiple falls or fall injuries risk factors, such as demographic status, socioeconomic characteristics, and health status, in community-dwelling older adults were identified in previous studies (Harwood, 2001;Krueger, Brazil, & Lohfeld, 2001;Sherrington et al, 2010;Steinman, Pynoos, & Nguyen, 2009;Unsworth & Mode, 2003). However, being affected by the uncertainty associated with diverse study design and subject resource, the findings vary from different studies with regard to some factors.…”

Kinect-Based Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test for Clinical and In-Home Assessment of Fall Risk in Older People

“…The person is asked to stand up and sit down from a chair five times as quickly as possible with their arms folded. Previous studies have shown that performance on the 5STS is associated with reduced lower-extremity muscle strength [8,9] , impaired balance [9][10][11] , reduced reaction time and psychological factors such as pain and vitality [9] . Studies have shown that the 5STS performance is slower in frailer populations and people with balance disorders [12] .…”