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Association of low blood pressure and falls: An analysis of data from the Leiden 85-plus Study

David Röthlisberger, Katharina Tabea Jungo, Lukas Bütikofer, Rosalinde K. E. Poortvliet, Jacobijn Gussekloo, Sven Streit

published 20 Dec 2023

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Knowledge, attitude and practice on fall risk factors and prevention among rural older community-dwellers in Vietnam

Hao Thi Tang, Hai Minh Vu, Hai Thi Tang, Phuc Thai Tran, Long Van Tran, Cuong Duy Nguyen, Tien Quoc Nguyen, Chinh Minh Thi Nguyen, Kham Quoc Tran, Hien Xuan Luong

published 30 Nov 2023

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Effect of gait types and external weight carrying strategies on the femoral neck strains during stair descent

Chen Deng, Jason C. Gillette, Timothy R. Derrick

published 21 Nov 2023

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A core outcome set for evaluating the effectiveness of mixed-diagnosis falls prevention interventions for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and stroke

Nicola O’Malley, Susan Coote, Fiona McCullough Staunton, Eileen O’Connor, Amanda M. Clifford

published 13 Nov 2023

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Epidemiology of unintentional childhood injuries in urban and rural areas of Nepal- A comparative study

Pratiksha Pathak, Sunil Kumar Joshi

published 17 Oct 2023

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Predicting use of a gait-stabilizing device using a Wii Balance Board

Sean M. Mullan, Nicholas J. Evans, Daniel K. Sewell, Shelby L. Francis, Linnea A. Polgreen, Alberto M. Segre, Philip M. Polgreen

published 05 Oct 2023

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Position: A study protocol for the prevention of fall injuries in french special forces selection courses using a body-centered intervention

Loucas Obligi, Mathieu Bertrand, Mathieu Boivent, Simon-Pierre Corcostegui, Pierre-Emmanuel Coz, Clément Derkenne, Vincent Des Robert, Victor Hurpin, Jauffrey Hus, Benoît L’Hermitte, Laurent Lely, Edouard Patey, Emeric Romary, Luc Saint-Jean, Alexandre Trente, Marine Turpin, Nicolas Vertu, Charles Verdonk, Anaïs M. Duffaud

published 04 Oct 2023

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Effects of a clinical decision support system and patient portal for preventing medication-related falls in older fallers: Protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial with embedded process and economic evaluations (ADFICE_IT)

Kelly K. de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J. Linn, Stephanie K. Medlock, Sara S. Groos, Kim J. Ploegmakers, Lotta J. Seppala, Judith E. Bosmans, Ameen Abu-Hanna, Julia C. M. van Weert, Natasja M. van Schoor, Nathalie van der Velde, on behalf of the AD F ICE_IT study team

published 26 Sep 2023

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Risky behavior during stair descent for young adults: Differences in men versus women

HyeYoung Cho, Amanda J. Arnold, Chuyi Cui, Zihan Yang, Tim Becker, Ashwini Kulkarni, Anvesh Naik, Shirley Rietdyk

published 26 Jul 2023

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Association between fall-related serious injury and activity during fall in an acute care hospital

Kosuke Kobayashi, Naohiro Kido, Shoji Wakabayashi, Kyoko Yamamoto, Jun Hihara, Masami Tamura, Tomoko Sakahara

published 07 Jul 2023

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Nurses’ experiences of using falls alarms in subacute care: A qualitative study

Julie Considine, Debra Berry, Maureen Mullen, Edmore Chisango, Melinda Webb-St Mart, Peter Michell, Peteris Darzins, Leanne Boyd

published 22 Jun 2023

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The role of the physical environment in stroke recovery: Evidence-based design principles from a mixed-methods multiple case study

Ruby Lipson-Smith, Heidi Zeeman, Leanne Muns, Faraz Jeddi, Janine Simondson, Julie Bernhardt

published 09 Jun 2023

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Factors related to liability for damages for adverse events occurring in long-term care facilities

Mayumi Tsuji, Hiroki Fukahori, Daisuke Sugiyama, Ardith Doorenbos, Katsumi Nasu, Yuriko Mashida, Hirofumi Ogawara

published 19 May 2023

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