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FAST Research
- Publisher:
- FAST (Foundation for Assistive Technology )
The research section of the FAST (Foundation for Assistive Technology) website includes databases of research projects and publications, R&D News, annual reports, information on funding opportunites, details of the Technology for All programme and guidelines on research terminology.
The effectiveness of e-interventions in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Author:
- YEUNG Janice Chan Kuang
- Publisher:
- National University of Singapore
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- Singapore
This is a Doctoral dissertation. Background: Falls in older adults can have serious, life-limiting consequences. An increasing number of fall prevention interventions are making use of technology to reduce the number of falls in community-dwelling adults. Various types of e-interventions are being tested in clinical trials and in the community. These include telehealth, exergames, cognitive games, socialized training, smart home systems and non-conventional balance training. Currently, no systematic review and meta-analysis has assessed the overall effectiveness of e-interventions and compared the effectiveness of the different types. Objectives: The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of e-interventions on prevention of falls for community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A rigorous three-step search was conducted in nine online databases for published and unpublished randomized controlled trials studying e-interventions. Studies were screened and assessed for individual and overall risk of bias by two independent reviewers. Six fall-related outcomes were evaluated in the meta-analysis: fall risk, balance, lower extremity strength, fall efficacy, cognitive function and health-related quality of life. Subgroup and sensitivity analysis were conducted during meta-analysis. Results: Thirty-one studies fit the eligibility criteria and had an overall 74.7% low risk of bias. A total of 4877 older adults from 17 countries were included in narrative synthesis and meta-analysis. Telehealth combined with exercise programmes and smart home systems were able to reduce fall risk significantly (risk ratio=0.79, 95% CI [0.72, 0.86]) . E-interventions also significantly improved balance and fall efficacy (standardized mean difference=0.28, 95% CI [0.04, 0.53]). Lower extremity strength, cognitive function and health-related quality of life did not show significant improvements. Conclusion: Telehealth combined with exercise and smart home systems demonstrated the best evidence of effectiveness in reduction of falls in community-dwelling older adults. However, limited studies and small sample sizes affected power analysis. Future research should focus on testing promising e-interventions on larger samples to improve the strength of evidence of fall prevention by e-interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevention
- Author:
- RESEARCH IN PRACTICE FOR ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This evidence cluster addresses the evidence base associated with the topic of prevention in adults services. Much of the content of this cluster relates to older people. Research about falls prevention, housing adaptations, preventive home care, low level services and interventions, and cost effectiveness of preventive social care are included.
Going digital: living better for less with technology-enabled housing
- Authors:
- ADASS. Housing Policy Network, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
An online toolkit providing information for professionals working in adult social care on the area of technology enabled housing. It looks at the connection between technology and home care and support and the benefits of investing in the right technological infrastructure. Sections cover why it is important to adopt digital solutions; how digital technology can support policy and commissioning objectives; technical considerations to getting better connected digitally; and making the case for the benefits of technologically-enabled housing. Each section contains a series of questions that set out how services might get better connected digitally and provides links to useful resources. A series of case studies also highlight the use of technology enabled housing in the areas of prevention; rehabilitation and reablement; long term support and support for people with complex needs. Although focused on adult social services, the resource will also be of interest to a wider network across health, housing and social care. It is intended that the resource will be updated on a regular basis. (Edited publisher abstract)
bespoken
- Publisher:
- Blackwood Foundation
A social media website dedicated to building a community that aims to include disabled people in the design of everyday household products to support independent living. The website lets disabled and older people share their insights, tips, frustrations, ideas and expertise about design and technology and how it affects independence. The aim is to support people to live independently and to get the most out of life. The site includes a number of discussion forums. an area for posting events and a chat room.
Smarter homes for independent living: putting people in control of their lives
- Author:
- GILBERT Clive
- Publisher:
- Policy Connect
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the findings from the Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission that examined how smart home technology is an opportunity for disabled and older people to take control of their lives, to live independently with more choice and control over their lives. The Commission gathered evidence from three roundtable evidence sessions with a variety of stakeholders including disabled people's organisations; a call for evidence; interviews with expert stakeholders; identification of case studies of good practice and innovation; and focus group with the Dementia Coffee Morning Group. This report outlines tangible actions that government and industry can take to support independent living and improve the quality of life of disabled and older people and their families, while also reducing financial pressures on the NHS and the social care system. Recommendations include: ensure that disabled and older people are involved at the commissioning and design stages of technology; place independent living at the heart of health and social care policy and practice; reform the Disabled Facilities Grant; pilot an Independent Living Technology Grant that would provide funding for disabled and older people to buy low-cost technology and any support they might need to use it; upskill the health and social care sector staff; and deliver a public awareness campaign for technology and independent living designed to boost the consumer market for these products and services. The report includes brief case studies: Disabilities Trust ConnectAbility project; Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network; and Adapt Tech, Accessible Technology project. (Edited publisher abstract)