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It Is Always on Your Mind : Experiences and Perceptions of Falling of Older People and Their Carers and the Potential of a Mobile Falls Detection Device
Joint Authors
Williams, Veronika
McCrindle, Rachel
Victor, Christina R.
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Falls and fear of falling present a major risk to older people as both can affect their quality of life and independence.
Mobile assistive technologies (AT) fall detection devices may maximise the potential for older people to live independently for as long as possible within their own homes by facilitating early detection of falls.
Aims.
To explore the experiences and perceptions of older people and their carers as to the potential of a mobile falls detection AT device.
Methods.
Nine focus groups with 47 participants including both older people with a range of health conditions and their carers.
Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed.
Results.
Four key themes were identified relating to participants’ experiences and perceptions of falling and the potential impact of a mobile falls detector: cause of falling, falling as everyday vulnerability, the environmental context of falling, and regaining confidence and independence by having a mobile falls detector.
Conclusion.
The perceived benefits of a mobile falls detector may differ between older people and their carers.
The experience of falling has to be taken into account when designing mobile assistive technology devices as these may influence perceptions of such devices and how older people utilise them.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Williams, Veronika& Victor, Christina R.& McCrindle, Rachel. 2013. It Is Always on Your Mind : Experiences and Perceptions of Falling of Older People and Their Carers and the Potential of a Mobile Falls Detection Device. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461198
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Williams, Veronika…[et al.]. It Is Always on Your Mind : Experiences and Perceptions of Falling of Older People and Their Carers and the Potential of a Mobile Falls Detection Device. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461198
American Medical Association (AMA)
Williams, Veronika& Victor, Christina R.& McCrindle, Rachel. It Is Always on Your Mind : Experiences and Perceptions of Falling of Older People and Their Carers and the Potential of a Mobile Falls Detection Device. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461198
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461198