Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Med Internet Res2021;23(6):e17551.June 17, 2021Journal Article
Reduction of Time on the Ground Related to Real-Time Video Detection of Falls in Memory Care Facilities: Observational Study.
Eleonore Bayen1,2, Shirley Nickels3, Glen Xiong4, Julien Jacquemot3, Raghav Subramaniam3, Pulkit Agrawal3,5, Raheema Hemraj3, Alexandre Bayen6, Bruce L Miller2, George Netscher3
1Department of Neuro-rehabilitation, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
2Global Brain Health Institute, Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States.
3SafelyYou, Inc, San Francisco, CA, United States.
4Alzheimer's Disease Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, United States.
5Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, CA, United States.
6Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lying on the floor for a long period of time has been described as a critical determinant of prognosis following a fall. In addition to fall-related injuries due to the trauma itself, prolonged immobilization on the floor results in a wide range of comorbidities and may double the risk of death in elderly. Thus, reducing the length of Time On the Ground (TOG) in fallers seems crucial i…
Create a free account to keep reading
Free members get 10 full research views every month across publications, clinical trials, FDA clearances, adverse events, and NIH grants. No credit card required.
Want unlimited research access? See Pro plans