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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Technology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Technological solutions for fall prevention in older adults require validation in clinical settings.
  • Robust studies necessitate validated procedures and data collection tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the data collection procedure for the FallSensing Games app.
  • To train the research team.
  • To assess the usability of the FallSensing Games app among older adults in a community setting.

Main Methods:

  • A pretest study involving 11 older adults recruited from a day care center.
  • Physical exercise sessions using the interactive FallSensing Games app.
  • Nurse training on platform use, participant positioning, and sensor operation.

Main Results:

  • Older adults had a mean age of 75, were mostly female, had low schooling, comorbidities, and showed some impairment in instrumental activities of daily living.
  • The data collection tool was interpretable but needed structural adjustments; data collection averaged 21 minutes.
  • The FallSensing Games app was well-accepted, enabling collection of functional data; nurse training was crucial for safety and data accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Future pilot studies should incorporate mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) to enhance results.
  • Refinements in data collection tools and nurse training protocols are suggested.
  • The study highlights the potential of interactive games for assessing older adults' functionality.