ElderlyAccidental fallsMusculoskeletal equilibriumOlder adults present changes in energy metabolism that result in an increase of bodyfat and a decrease of muscle mass and height, leading to alterations in the position of the centerof gravity (CG) and consequent falls. The objective of the present ...
Such methods include zero inflated Poisson (ZIP) and zero inflated negative binomial (ZINB) regression models. This analysis determined the best fitting model when the response variable is a count variable: number of falls in the elderly.
Reducing the number of falls will also helpReducing the number of falls will also helpdoi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39428.470752.ADBone densitometryBone mineral density (BMDElderly patientsFracturesPreventing fractures in older people is important. But Teppo Jrvinen and colleagues believe that ...
根据第一段的The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people ---those age 60 years or older ---is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the globe. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers which can provide ...
The world's elderly population is increasing. The number of older people—hose age 60 years or older—is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the globe. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers which can provide 24-hour care, not only...
Predictors of falls in the elderly by location Background and aims: In the elderly, balance and walking impairments are assumed to play an important role in causing falls. We have assessed prospectivel... A Bergland,GB Jarnlo,K Laake - 《Aging Clinical & Experimental Research》 被引量: 307...
aFalls account for a significant number of injuries in the elderly every year. Over 30% of community-dwelling adults over age 65 years fall at least once a year[l], with 20-30% of those suffering a moderate to severe injuries limiting their mobility[2]. Stepping over obstacles and imbalan...
The elderly gentleman, who was poorly but neatly dressed, accepted the spoon and began to sample one after another . “This is quite good”. “This is not bad either.” Among the crowd of happy Christmas shoppers, he seemed pitiful. I went up and saidwith great kindness, “Pardon me,...
aWalking has traditionally been recommended for increasing physical activity to reduce the number of falls[8]. Studies have demonstrated positive effects of walking programs on postural stability[9] and muscle strength in the elderly. 走为增加体育活动减少秋天8的数量传统上被推荐了()。 研究展示了走...
D. The growth of the elderly population.What is the disadvantage of the present caregiving robots? E. They can't provide safe physical interaction. F. They can't communicate with patients. G. They can't watch patients for falls. . They can't provide 24-hour care.What do we know about...