Brownsell, Simon and Hawley, Mark (2004) Automatic fall detectors and the fear of falling. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 10 (5). pp. 262-267. ISSN 1357-633X
Abstract
We studied the effect of automatic fall detection units on the fear of falling amongst community alarm users living in the community. A total of 55 community alarm users, at increased risk of falling were recruited: 34 received fall detectors (intervention group) and there were 21 in a control group. On intention to treat analysis, there was no significant difference between the intervention and control group on change in fear of falls (40.3 vs 37.5, difference 2.8, 95% CI –6.2 to 11.8), health-related quality of life or morale. Differences in fear of falling, between a group who wore their detector regularly (62%) and those who did not, suggest that some people may benefit from a fall detector; conversely, others may lose confidence if provided with a fall detector. Most users who wore their detectors regularly felt more confident and independent and considered that the detector improved their safety.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2004 Royal Society of Medicine Press. This is an author produced version of a paper published in 'Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare'. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. The definitive version, detailed above, is available online at www.rsmjournals.com |
Keywords: | telecare, fall detection |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > Health Services Research (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Dr Simon Brownsell |
Date Deposited: | 21 Jan 2010 17:48 |
Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2013 16:59 |
Published Version: | http://jtt.rsmjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/10... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Royal Society of Medicine |
Identification Number: | 10.1258/1357633042026251 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:10302 |