A comparison of accuracy of fall detection algorithms (threshold-based vs. machine learning) using waist-mounted tri-axial accelerometer signals from a comprehensive set of falls and non-fall trials.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults. Over 90 % of hip and wrist fractures and 60 % of traumatic brain injuries in older adults are due to falls. Another serious consequence of falls among older adults is the 'long lie' experienced by individuals w...

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Published in:	Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 45 - 56
Main Authors:	Aziz, Omar, Musngi, Magnus, Park, Edward, Mori, Greg, Robinovitch, Stephen, Park, Edward J, Robinovitch, Stephen N
Format:	research Journal Article
Published:	Springer Nature Jan2017
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost