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Lighting and falls on stairs in the homes of older people with sight loss
- Authors:
- SHAHEEN Aliah, et al
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
The research explored the effects of varying lighting conditions on the movement of older people with sight loss as they climb up and down stairs, and in particular the clearance, or distance between their feet and the steps. Twelve participants (eight males and four females) with an average age of 77 years took part in the study. The results of this study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in clearance measures under the different lighting conditions used in the study. This means that the better lighting conditions did not affect the participants’ risk of falling. (Edited publisher abstract)