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, Elizabeth Jane Shortis, Paula Jane Whittaker
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/6a9bb62668144d39b0cc9bc6ec71efa5
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