Sökning: "Falls prevention"

Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 64 avhandlingar innehållade orden Falls prevention.

1. 16. Fall prevention exercise for older adults : self-management with support of digital technology

   Författare :Beatrice Pettersson; Marlene Sandlund; Maria Wiklund; Rebecka Janols; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Anne Söderlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; eHealth; digital health; fall prevention; self-management; smartphone; digital technology; behavioural change support; Self-determination theory; Fallprevention; eHälsa; egenvård; digital teknik; beteendeförändring; självbestämmandeteorin; physiotherapy; fysioterapi; Public health; folkhälsa;

   Sammanfattning : Background: Falls are a major public health issue, which can cause physical and psychological suffering for the individual as well as large costs for the society. To increase access and adherence to evidence-based fall prevention exercise, utilisation of older adults’ own capabilities and digital health offers promising solutions. LÄS MER

3. 17. Fear of falling, falls and near falls in Parkinson’s disease

   Författare :Beata Lindholm; Klinisk minnesforskning; []
   Nyckelord :Parkinson’s disease; Fear of falling; Self-Efficacy; Falls; Near falls; Walking; Balance; Prediction; Validation studies; Rehabilitation; Prevention;

   Sammanfattning : ABSTRACTAIM: The overall aim of this longitudinal PhD project was to gain increased knowledge about factors associated with fear of falling (FOF) falls and near falls, as well as to contribute to improved clinical fall prediction for peoplewith mild Parkinson’s disease (PD).METHODS: People diagnosed with PD and receiving care at the university hospital outpatient neurology clinic were assessed during the “on” phase using a broad range of rating scales and clinical tests targeting balance and gait problems as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. LÄS MER

4. 18. Falls and dizziness in frail older people. Predictors, experiences and the effects of a case management intervention

   Författare :Ulrika Olsson Möller; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aged; frail elderly; falls; dizziness; SNAC; content analysis; RCT; DFRI; TUG; case management;

   Sammanfattning : Falling in old age may have a large impact on daily life. Falls can lead to injuries, reduced mobility and reduced quality of life. The risk of falls increases with age and frailty level. Dizziness is a strong risk factor for falls, and preventing falls and dizziness in older people is essential. LÄS MER

5. 19. Slip and fall risk on ice and snow : identification, evaluation and prevention

   Författare :Chuansi Gao; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

   Sammanfattning : Slip and fall accidents and associated injuries on ice and snow are prevalent among outdoor workers and the general public in winter in many regions of the world. To understand and tackle this multi-factorial problem, a multidisciplinary approach was used to identify and evaluate slip and fall risks, and to propose recommendations for prevention of slips and falls on icy and snowy surfaces. LÄS MER

7. 20. Falls, fear of falling and falls self-efficacy among adults with multiple sclerosis

   Författare :Elizabeth Peterson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :Occupational therapy; multiple sclerosis; falls; fear of falling; falls self-efficacy; injury prevention;

   Sammanfattning : Although falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults and increasingly recognized as threat to the wellbeing of people living with chronic neurological conditions, fall prevention research involving people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is just emerging. The overall aim of this thesis was to generate new knowledge about fear of falling (FoF), fall-related injuries, and falls self-efficacy among middle aged and older adults with MS to inform development of occupational therapy interventions. LÄS MER