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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science

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  • Falls are a major cause of injury, especially in older adults.
  • Pre-impact fall detection aims to prevent injuries by activating protective systems before a fall occurs.
  • Existing systems offer potential for proactive fall injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the field of pre-impact fall detection.
  • To analyze current detection apparatus, indicators, algorithms, and evaluation methods.
  • To identify limitations and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of pre-impact fall detection research.
  • Analysis of detection apparatus, indicators, algorithms, and fall types.
  • Evaluation of system performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, detection/lead time).

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive overview of existing pre-impact fall detection technologies.
  • Reported performance metrics for current solutions.
  • Identification of key challenges and limitations in the field.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-impact fall detection is a promising strategy for preventing fall-related injuries.
  • Further research is needed to address current limitations and improve system efficacy.
  • Future directions include refining algorithms and expanding evaluation methodologies.