Abstract
Falls are a major societal problem and emerging technologies provide solutions for preventing falls. Reasons for falls are multifactorial and ICT-based interventions take various risk factors into account. In this population study people over 65 years with malnutrition according to MNA were 71% more likely to have fallen during the preceding three months period.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Milan, Italy Duration: 25 Aug 2015 → 29 Aug 2015 Conference number: 37 |
Conference
Conference | 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
---|---|
Abbreviated title | EMBS |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Milan |
Period | 25/08/15 → 29/08/15 |
Keywords
- falls
- nutrition
- older adults
- intervention
- prevention