Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Silvia Caristia, Daiana Campani, Chiara Cannici, Edoardo Frontera, Giulia Giarda, Sara Pisterzi, Luisa Terranova, Anil Babu Payedimarri, Fabrizio Faggiano, Alberto Dal Molin
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis found that three-dimensional exercise, strength/resistance exercises, and mixed exercises are effective in reducing fall rates and decreasing the number of fallers among apparently healthy adults aged 50 and older. While various types of exercises can lower fall-related fractures collectively, none individually resulted in statistically significant fracture prevention. Endurance exercises were found to slightly decrease fear of falling.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daiana Campani, Silvia Caristia, Alex Amariglio, Silvia Piscone, Lidya Irene Ferrara, Sara Bortoluzzi, Fabrizio Faggiano, Alberto Dal Molin
Summary: This study aimed to identify physical exercise interventions for fall prevention among local community-dwelling older adults, using narrative synthesis method to produce practical guidelines, with input from clinical experts, resulting in the development of a user manual. The manual could be implemented in the local context and adapted to population needs while considering available resources for sustainable effectiveness.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
DongHyun Yi, SeungJun Jang, JongEun Yim
Summary: This study found that psychological factors can affect fall risk factors in the community-dwelling elderly. Cognitive function, depression, fall efficacy, balance confidence, and other psychological factors were significantly correlated with fall risk factors.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Carmen E. Quatman, Jessica M. Wiseman, Chandler Dickinson, Monica C. Leach, Michelle Hislop, Deb A. Kegelmeyer, Anne D. Kloos, Catherine C. Quatman-Yates
Summary: This study evaluated the perceived benefits and limitations of using community paramedicine for fall prevention strategies from the perspective of older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The results showed that community paramedicine was supported as a model of fall prevention, with strengths such as visibility to the home environment and the ability to implement home modifications. Opportunities identified include providing continuity of care, improving quality and safety, and reducing unnecessary emergency department use. Weaknesses and threats such as funding issues, patient stigma concerns, and struggles with medical data integration were also acknowledged.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Taekyoung Kim, Shuping Xiong
Summary: This study developed a Kinect-based tailored interactive fall intervention system that effectively improved physical and cognitive abilities in older people. The system showed excellent usability for both computer-experienced and computer-inexperienced older individuals. This innovative system will help older people and health professionals proactively manage the risk of falls.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shannon T. Mejia, Tai-Te Su, Faith C. Washington, Sean Golinski, Jacob J. Sosnoff
Summary: This study examines the link between physical function experiences and awareness of fall risk in daily life. The findings show that older adults commonly underestimate their fall risk, and daily symptoms and fear of falling can impact awareness of fall risk.
INNOVATION IN AGING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Byung-Kun Lee, Wi-Young So, Hyun-Joo Kang
Summary: This study investigated the associations between fall risk and previous fall events, physical fitness, and gait speeds in older adult women in Korea. The results showed that participants with higher Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores had a lower incidence of falls and exhibited better physical fitness and gait speeds compared to those with lower scores.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Philippe Paul Wagner, Danielle E. Whittier, Dominique Foesser, Steven K. Boyd, Roland Chapurlat, Pawel Szulc
Summary: In men, those with low lower-limb relative appendicular lean mass (RALM-LL) and poor physical performance showed faster decline in bone microarchitecture and estimated bone strength, leading to higher risk of falls and fractures.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas R. Lamoureux, Jeni Lansing, Gregory J. Welk
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of the WWE program in reducing fall risk among older adults. The results showed that participation in WWE significantly increased self-reported physical activity, but did not significantly improve physical function or reduce fall risk. However, participants who were screened as at-risk for falls consistently showed larger effects, suggesting that the program may be beneficial for those with elevated fall risk or functional limitations.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Toni Rikkonen, Reijo Sund, Heli Koivumaa-Honkanen, Joonas Sirola, Risto Honkanen, Heikki Kroger
Summary: A community-based exercise intervention program combining supervised gym and Tai Chi sessions for 6 months, along with free access to recreational sports facilities for 12 months, can reduce falls, fractures, and other fall-related injuries in aging women.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jing Wen Goh, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Normala Mesbah, Anis Afifa Mohd Hanafi, Adlyn Farhana Azwan
Summary: The study found that fall awareness behavior is mainly associated with male gender, lower BMI, living with family, and higher functional mobility in older adults. Fall awareness behavior should be emphasized among older females, those with lower functional mobility, higher BMI, and living alone.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer L. Vincenzo, Colleen Hergott, Lori Schrodt, Subashan Perera, Jennifer Tripken, Tiffany E. Shubert, Jennifer S. Brach
Summary: Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play crucial roles in evidence-based multifactorial fall prevention in the community, with most therapists utilizing the STEADI toolkit for fall risk screenings and referring older adults to community-based programs. Collaborating with local physical therapy education programs or physical therapy clinic managers is likely to yield the most successful partnerships for community organizations seeking to engage in fall risk screenings and referrals to resources or EBPs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nan Zhang, Ziheng Jia, Tianshu Gu, Yi Zheng, Yunpeng Zhang, Wenhua Song, Ziliang Chen, Guangping Li, Gary Tse, Tong Liu
Summary: This study explores the causal relationships between genetically predicted risk factors and frailty, finding significant associations between genetic liability to certain diseases and lifestyle factors with increased risk of frailty. It also identifies a negative association between college education and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level with frailty risk.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Archin Songthap, Pattama Suphunnakul, Jutarat Rakprasit
Summary: This study investigated the factors affecting home environmental safety management for fall prevention among older adults in northern Thailand. The study found that factors such as perceived severity of falls, perceived self-efficacy of home environmental safety management, previous falls among older family members, being a grandchild of an older adult, perceived outcome of home environmental safety management, and marital status could significantly impact home environmental safety management. These factors explained 35.1% of the variance in home environmental safety management for fall prevention among older adults.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angel Denche-Zamorano, David Manuel Mendoza-Munoz, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Carolina Perez-Corraliza, Juan Manuel Franco-Garcia, Jorge Carlos-Vivas, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, Maria Mendoza-Munoz
Summary: Diabetes prevalence and medication use were explored in relation to sex, age group, Physical Activity Level (PAL), and Body Mass Index (BMI) in this study. Results showed higher prevalence and medication use in men compared to women, with increasing rates with age and BMI and decreasing rates with higher PAL.
Article
Neurosciences
John S. Y. Chan, Yuejia Luo, Jin H. Yan, Liuyang Cai, Kaiping Peng
HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Neurosciences
Qiaofeng Wu, John S. Y. Chan, Jin H. Yan
REVIEWS IN THE NEUROSCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Neurosciences
John S. Y. Chan, Yifeng Wang, Jin H. Yan, Huafu Chen
REVIEWS IN THE NEUROSCIENCES
(2016)
Review
Neurosciences
Chuanming Wang, John S. Y. Chan, Lijie Ren, Jin H. Yan
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hui Zhang, Yi Jin, John S. Y. Chan, Feng-Chi Yang, Fang Cui
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Substance Abuse
John S. Y. Chan, Yi Jin, Yuejia Luo, Jin H. Yan
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kanfeng Deng, John S. Y. Chan, Jin H. Yan
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
John S. Y. Chan, Kanfeng Deng, Jin H. Yan
Summary: This study examined the effects of physical activity interventions compared to controls on communication and social functioning in autistic children and adolescents. The results indicated that physical activity interventions have small to moderate benefits on communication and social functioning, with better outcomes observed in younger participants. These findings suggest that physical activity interventions could be a cost-effective means for managing autism spectrum disorder in the future.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
John S. Y. Chan, Jiamin Wu, Kanfeng Deng, Jin H. Yan
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2020)
Review
Gerontology
John S. Y. Chan, Kanfeng Deng, Jiamin Wu, Jin H. Yan
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Jiamin Wu, John S. Y. Chan, Jin H. Yan
DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
John S. Y. Chan, Guanmin Liu, Danxia Liang, Kanfeng Deng, Jiamin Wu, Jin H. Yan
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
John S. Y. Chan, Qiaofeng Wu, Danxia Liang, Jin H. Yan
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Guanmin Liu, John S. Y. Chan, David D. Chen, Kaiping Peng, Chunbo Qin, Jin H. Yan
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2014)
Review
Psychology, Experimental
John S. Y. Chan, Jin H. Yan
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2018)