Are wearable devices effective for preventing and detecting falls: an umbrella review (a review of systematic reviews)
Abstract Background Falls are a common and serious health issue facing the global population, causing an estimated 646,000 deaths per year globally. Wearable devices typically combine accelerometers, gyroscopes and even barometers; using the data collected and inputting this into an algorithm that d...
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Main Authors: | Daniel Joseph Warrington (Author), Elizabeth Jane Shortis (Author), Paula Jane Whittaker (Author) |
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2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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