The Association of Falls with Instability: An Analysis of Perceptions and Expectations toward the Use of Fall Detection Devices Among Older Adults in Malaysia

The Association of Falls with Instability: An Analysis of Perceptions and Expectations toward the Use of Fall Detection Devices Among Older Adults in Malaysia

Background: Falls are a significant incident among older adults affecting one in every three individuals aged 65 and over. Fall risk increases with age and other factors, namely instability. Recent studies on the use of fall detection devices in the Malaysian community are scarce, despite the necess...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kawthar Abdul Rahman, Siti Anom Ahmad, Azura Che Soh, Asmidawati Ashari, Chikamune Wada, Alpha Agape Gopalai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
older adults
fall detection
fall prevention
instability
perception
assistive technology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.612538/full

Internet

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.612538/full

Similar Items