Improving Postural Stability In People With Parkinson's Disease Using Textured Insoles.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$968,538.00
Summary
Falls are a major health and injury problem for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). In this study we propose to undertake a randomised control trial to determine the efficacy of textured insoles to improve postural stability and reduce falls risk in people with Parkinson’s disease. The success of such an inexpensive device would result in improved health outcomes for individuals and large savings in health care through a reduction in fall-related injuries.
IStoppFalls: ICT Based System To Predict & Prevent Falls
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$579,018.00
Summary
Technology-based solutions have potential to increase effectiveness of individualized quality healthcare while reducing costs and using scarce human resources to maximum effect. Fall prediction and prevention is a research field where technology can be used to facilitate healthy ageing, well-being and independent living. The primary aim of the iStoppFalls project is to develop and evaluate innovative home-based technologies for continuous monitoring and prevention of falls risk in older adults.