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Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Description

This project examined variability in voluntary movement paths of assisted living facility residents to see if it was greater in patients who fell the week preceding their fall as compared to residents who did not fall.

Grant Number

R21 HS018205

Principal Investigator(s)

Kearns, William D.

Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) to improve fall detection

Citation

Bowen ME, Craighead J, Wingrave CA, et al. Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) to improve fall detection. Gerontechnology 2010; 9(4):464-71.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Wireless telesurveillance system for detecting dementia.

Citation

Kearns W, Nams V, Fozard J, et al. Wireless telesurveillance system for detecting dementia. Gerontechnology 2011;10(2):90-102.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Smart rehabilitation for the 21st century: The Tampa Smart Home for veterans with traumatic brain injury.

Citation

Jasiewicz J, Kearns W, Craighead J, et al. Smart rehabilitation for the 21st century: The Tampa Smart Home for veterans with traumatic brain injury. J Rehabil Res Dev 2011;48(8):vii-xviii.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Tortuosity in movement pats is related to cognitive impairment: wireless Fractal estimation in assisted living facility.

Citation

Kearns WD, Nams VO, Fozard JL. Tortuosity in movement paths is related to cognitive impairment: wireless fractal estimation in assisted living facility residents. Methods Inf Med 2010;49(6):592-8.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Of falls and fractals: my career with my mentor, colleague and friend, Professor James L. Fozard.

Citation

Kearns WD. Of falls and fractals: my career with my mentor, colleague and friend, Professor James L. Fozard. Gerontechnology 2010 Summer;9(3):388-96.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Elder path tortuosity covaries with MMSE geographical orientation subscale.

Citation

Kearns WD. Elder path tortuosity covaries with MMSE geographical orientation subscale. Gerontechnology 2010;9(2): 176-7.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Tracking natural human movements identifies differences in cognition and health.

Citation

Kearns WD, Fozard JL. Tracking natural human movements identifies differences in cognition and health. In: Augusto JC, Huch M, Kameas A, et al, eds. Handbook of ambient assisted living-technology for healthcare, rehabilitation and well-being. Vol. 11. Amsterdam, NL: IOS Press; 2012. p. 331-45.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Path tortuosity in everyday movements of elderly persons increases fall prediction beyond knowledge of fall history, medication use, and standardized gait and balance assessments.

Citation

Kearns WD, Fozard JL, Becker M, et al. Path tortuosity in everyday movements of elderly persons increases fall prediction beyond knowledge of fall history, medication use, and standardized gait and balance assessments. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2012 Sep;13(7):665.e7-665.e13.

Principal Investigator

Kearns, William D.

Project Name

Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System

Impact of Meaningful Use on Clinical Workflow in Emergency Departments

Description

This research investigated how electronic health record use affected clinical workflow, efficiency, and quality of care in the emergency department, and developed recommendations for future stages of Meaningful Use.

Grant Number

R01 HS022670

Principal Investigator(s)

Patel, Vimla L.