Usability and acceptability of a fall monitoring system

Falls and injurious falls affect one third of the older people. Those experiencing a fall might be unable to call for help remaining unattended for a long time. Pain, hypothermia and dehydration are common consequences. Additionally, ensuing fear of falling may reduce physical activity leading to fu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gonzalez Vega, Narciso
Other Authors: Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Sport and Health Sciences, Liikunta- ja terveystieteet, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylän yliopisto
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/55961