A High Fall Risk Patient Perspective—Reducing Safety Challenges in an Acute Care Hospital
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70161
Abstract: This study examined patient perspectives of the factors that contributed to their falls in a medical ward and how patient understanding of the implemented fall prevention strategies influenced their perceptions of their fall risk. read more here.
Keywords: risk patient; high fall; fall risk; patient ... See more keywords
Validity and reliability of inertial measurement units for measuring gait kinematics in older adults across varying fall risk levels and walking speeds
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-025-05993-8
Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether the validity and reliability of inertial measurement units (IMUs) in measuring lower extremity joint kinematics differed among different walking velocities and varying fall risk older adults. Forty-five older adults… read more here.
Keywords: walking speeds; kinematics; fall; high fall ... See more keywords
Design Method and Impact Response of Energy-Consuming High-Fall Flexible Protection System for Construction
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13061376
Abstract: High-fall accidents refer to accidents where construction personnel, building materials, and equipment fall from a height, usually resulting in serious casualties and significant economic losses. This paper proposes a high-fall flexible protection system and its… read more here.
Keywords: system; high fall; fall; protection ... See more keywords