1) To test and improve fall detection algorithms and predict the risk of falling during normal daily life. 2) To develop a feasible and effective training, that is suitable for diverse groups of elderly.
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bewegingsapparaat: vallen en valrisico
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
For the first objective: the number of actual falls (based on fall calenders)
and detected falls (based on motion monitor).
For the second objective: a feasible training.
Secondary outcome
For the first objective: the compliance with the motion monitor and fall risk
prediction based on stability measures obtained from motion monitor data.
For the second objective: the effectiveness of the training in terms of daily
activities, physical performance and confidence.
Background summary
Elderly people fall frequently and are not always capable to get up
independently. New technologies that allow automatic fall detection could be
very useful, e.g. to warn caregivers in time. In addition, fall prevention
interventions are often prescribed when a person has already experienced one or
multiple falls, whereas earlier interventions based on a high fall risk might
be more effective. To detect falls and high risk behavior, observation of daily
activities is necessary. In this study, falls and daily activities will be
investigated in combination with an intervention focused on increasing physical
activity.
Study objective
1) To test and improve fall detection algorithms and predict the risk of
falling during normal daily life.
2) To develop a feasible and effective training, that is suitable for diverse
groups of elderly.
Study design
An observational study (using a motion monitor) focused on the detection of
falls and assessment of fall risk; and a feasibility study (10 weeks of
training, combined with medication action review and vitamin D supplementation)
aimed at the development of an effective fall prevention training.
Intervention
Ten weeks of physical training (2 group sessions, optionally 1 individual
session and home exercise each week), vitamin D supplementation and a
medication review.
Study burden and risks
Wearing the motion monitor for 15 weeks requires several minutes daily to
attach the monitor and does not involve any risks. Filling in the fall calender
will take maximum 15 minutes per week.
The intervention program requires 10 weeks of about 3 hours of exercise effort
and 3 times of about 1 hour to run the physical performance tests and fill in
questionaires. The risks of this intervention programm are small, injuries due
to training are possible but unlikely since the training is adapted to each
individual fitness level.
van der Boechorststraat 7
Amsterdam 1081 BT
NL
van der Boechorststraat 7
Amsterdam 1081 BT
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- Males and females in the age of 65-99 years;
- Able to walk continuesly for 20 meters (with walking aid if necessary), without complaints of shortness of breath, diziness, or chest pain;
- Able to remember an exercise.
Exclusion criteria
- Severe cognitive decline (Mini Mental State Examination score < 18/30);
- Contra indications for participation in physical exercise program (indicated by general practicioner)
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL35603.029.11 |