[HTML][HTML] Fear of falling in older adults: a scoping review of recent literature

S MacKay, P Ebert, C Harbidge… - Canadian geriatrics …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Fear of falling (FOF) is prevalent among older adults and associated with
adverse health outcomes. Over recent years a substantial body of research has emerged on …

[HTML][HTML] Brain activation changes while walking in adults with and without neurological disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of functional near-infrared …

A Bishnoi, R Holtzer, ME Hernandez - Brain sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
(1) Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) provides a useful tool for monitoring brain
activation changes while walking in adults with neurological disorders. When combined with …

Distance learning during social seclusion by COVID‐19: improving the quality of life of undergraduate dentistry students

PGB Silva, CAL de Oliveira… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Social isolation is ongoing worldwide with the aim to stem the spread of the
novel coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 responsible for the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, social …

[HTML][HTML] Associations of gait speed, cadence, gait stability ratio, and body balance with falls in older adults

MM Nascimento, ÉR Gouveia, BR Gouveia… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
To investigate the association between gait speed (GS), cadence (CAD), gait stability ratio
(GSR), and body balance (BB) with falls in a large sample of older adults. The analysis …

Artificial intelligence for falls management in older adult care: A scoping review of nurses' role

S O'Connor, N Gasteiger, E Stanmore… - Journal of nursing …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim This study aims to synthesize evidence on nurses' involvement in artificial intelligence
research for managing falls in older adults. Background Artificial intelligence techniques are …

[HTML][HTML] Home-based physical activity as a healthy aging booster before and during COVID-19 outbreak

M De Maio, C Bratta, A Iannaccone… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The role of physical activity in improving overall aspects of health regardless of age is well
documented. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, preventive measures to limit …

[HTML][HTML] Associations of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour with fall-related outcomes in older adults: A systematic review

KA Ramsey, W Zhou, AGM Rojer, EM Reijnierse… - Annals of Physical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Higher physical activity (PA) and lower sedentary behaviour (SB) are
associated with better muscle strength, balance, and functional ability, which are imperative …

[HTML][HTML] The relationship between falling and fear of falling among community-dwelling elderly

WC Chen, YT Li, TH Tung, C Chen, CY Tsai - Medicine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Researchers have repeatedly examined the relationship between a previous experience of
a fall and subsequent fear of falling (FOF); however, few studies have investigated the …

Spatial interventions and built environment features in developing age-friendly communities from the perspective of urban planning and design

S Salmistu, Z Kotval - Cities, 2023 - Elsevier
Population ageing is creating opportunities and challenges for many communities across
the globe, as one in six people is expected to be older than 65 by 2050. Initiatives to develop …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of virtual reality training on motor performance, activity of daily living, and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease: an umbrella review …

J Yu, J Wu, J Lu, X Wei, K Zheng, B Liu, W Xiao… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Objective There are several meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
demonstrating the benefits of virtual reality (VR) training as an intervention for motor …