Economic Dimensions of Slip and Fall Injuries

Englander, Fred; Hodson, Thomas; Terregrossa, Ralph A.

doi:10.1520/jfs13991j

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“…Based on demographic projections, the annual direct and indirect cost of fall injuries may rise to $54 . 9 billion in 2020 (9) . (10) .…”

Section: Proceedings Of the Nutrition Societymentioning

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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and muscle atrophy in the elderly

Dawson‐Hughes

2011

Proc. Nutr. Soc.

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25-hydroxyvitamin D: Vitamin D: Muscle performance: FallsAging is accompanied by loss of muscle mass. Each decade, older women lose an average of 0 . 6 kg lean tissue mass and men lose 1 . 6 kg (1) . Loss of muscle mass results in reduced muscle strength and this, in turn, leads to an increased risk of falling. The term sarcopenia was coined in 1989 by Rosenberg to describe the decline in muscle mass that occurs with aging (2) . Nine years later, Baumgartner operationalised the term to: appendicular skeletal muscle mass (muscle weight (kg)/height 2 (m 2 ) being less than 2 SD below the mean of a young, same-sex reference group (3) . By this definition, the prevalence of sarcopenia increased from 13 to 24% in persons under the age of 70 years to over 50% in persons over the age of 80 years (3) . Moreover, he documented the fact that sarcopenia was significantly associated with self-reported physical disability in both men and women, independent of ethnicity, age, morbidity, obesity, income and health behaviours. This study was influential in drawing attention to the extent of the problem and to its ramifications. More recently, a variety of definitions have been proposed but no one is used by all.Exercise has well-established powerful trophic effects on muscle mass and function. Low intensity selfadministered home-based exercise programmes have lowered risk of falling in elders (4,5) and should always be encouraged. The focus of this paper, however, is on whether vitamin D status affects muscle performance and risk of falling and whether supplementing current intakes of vitamin D may improve muscle performance and lower risk of falling.

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“…Based on demographic projections, the annual direct and indirect cost of fall injuries may rise to $54 . 9 billion in 2020 (9) . (10) .…”

Section: Proceedings Of the Nutrition Societymentioning

confidence: 99%

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and muscle atrophy in the elderly

Dawson‐Hughes

2011

Proc. Nutr. Soc.

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“…Falls have also become an expensive cost to society. Fall-related injuries account for 6% of all medical expenditures for persons aged 65 year and older in the United States [32]. The total cost of all fall injuries for people aged 65 or older in 1994 was US$ 20.2 billion.…”

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“…The total cost of all fall injuries for people aged 65 or older in 1994 was US$ 20.2 billion. By 2020, the cost of fall injuries is expected to reach US$ 32.4 billion [32]. Furthermore, the elderly population is also increasing.…”

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Age-related slip avoidance strategy while walking over a known slippery floor surface

2007

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When confronted with impending slip/fall situations, gait parameters are adjusted accordingly to avoid slipping. This study was conducted to assess age-related slip avoidance strategy by measuring gait parameters and muscle activity characteristics of the lower extremities (hamstrings, calves, and quadriceps) of both young and older participants while ambulating successfully over a known slippery floor surface. Fourteen younger and 14 older adults participated in this study. First, a baseline measure was collected to study normal gait prior to any exposure to slipping. A second measure was collected following a slip from a contaminated floor surface, but before the initiation of a second slip, where the participants were able to view the contaminated surface before traversing it. The results indicated that there were significant gait parameter differences between normal-dry walking conditions and contaminated-slippery walking conditions. In general, participants (young and old) reduced step length, friction utilization, and heel contact velocity from normal gait to adjusted gait conditions. Furthermore, results also indicated that there were differences in gait parameters and muscle activity characteristics between the two age groups for both a normal gait condition and a gait condition requiring adjustment. Findings suggested that older individuals required an additional step to properly adjust gait for a contaminated walking surface.

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“…However, the majority of employees did not return the items used to their correct boxes/ lockers. This may have serious repercussions in that the tools and spares left about may cause other employees to trip-and-fall (Cham and Redfern, 2001;Englander et al, 1996;Jenson et al, 2005) contributing to injury. Good housekeeping is the responsibility of every employee and a clean working environment is indicative of a successful health and safety programme.…”

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How compliant are beverage employees to occupational health and safety regulations?

Chetty¹,

Jelsma

Maart

2009

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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This observational study was undertaken to identify thehealth and safety violations of employees at a specific beverage manufac-turing company. A site inspection and observation of all employees employedat this specific beverage company was conducted by the researcher over 2 days. Employees were observed for 12 hours per day with the morningshift on Day 1 and the afternoon shift on Day 2. A sample of conveniencewas used in that every employee who was present on those days was included. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data set. There were a total of 212 employees and 332 behaviours observed during thisstudy period. Unsafe handling and behaviour was observed in 55% of observations. Incorrect manual lifting techniques was the most frequent health and safety violation observed. In the 48 manual lifting behaviours observed, correct practice was observed in only three cases. It is clear thatmore healthcare education and practical training is required in the area of manual lifting techniques. It is clear that more practical training is required in the area of manual handling.

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Economic Dimensions of Slip and Fall Injuries

Cited by 373 publications

References 17 publications

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and muscle atrophy in the elderly

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and muscle atrophy in the elderly

Age-related slip avoidance strategy while walking over a known slippery floor surface

How compliant are beverage employees to occupational health and safety regulations?

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