Effects of body awareness therapy on balance and fear of falling in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial - Karaca S, Yildiz Özer A, Karakurt S, Polat MG.
BACKGROUND: Assessment of extrapulmonary comorbidities is essential in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Deterioration of balance and increasing fear of falling are two of the most significant extrapulmonary manifestations. Although pulmonary r... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Understanding falls and its prevention among adults with visual impairment through behavior change models - Sachidanandam R, Narayanan A.
This study used behavior change models to understand the perspectives of falls among patients with visual impairment who are at greater risk of falls. Resulting themes on barriers and facilitators led to the identification of a "SMART" interv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Walking around the preferred speed: examination of metabolic, perceptual, spatiotemporal and stability parameters - Majed L, Ibrahim R, Lock MJ, Jabbour G.
Walking is the most accessible and common type of physical activity. Exercising at one's self-selected intensity could provide long-term benefits as compared to following prescribed intensities. The aim of this study was to simultaneously examine metabolic... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

A novel deep learning framework for detecting seafarer's unsafe behavior - Ding H, Weng J, Han B.
This study proposes an improved deep learning framework with a self-made dataset to detect the unsafe behavior of seafarers on duty. In or... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

A review of multilevel modeling and simulation for human mobility and behavior - Serena L, Marzolla M, D'Angelo G, Ferretti S.
Multilevel modeling and simulation is a general technique that has many applications in such diverse fields as chemistry, biology, engineering, social sciences and economics. Within these application domains, the study of human mobility and behavior is par... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Exploring the perceptions about public transport and developing a mode choice model for educated disabled people in a developing country - Ali H, Abdullah M.
This study aims at exploring the problems faced by... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Research on walking as a mode of transport: recommendations of the International Walking Data Standard project versus Czech national transport research project Czechia in Motion - Dytrt Z.
Research into the transportation behavior of the population often reveals deficiencies in the representation of walking as a self-contained mode of transportation in its methodology. This text provides proposals for possible improvements to this situation ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Animal naming test stratifies the risk of falls and fall-related fractures in patients with cirrhosis - Miwa T, Hanai T, Hirata S, Nishimura K, Unome S, Nakahata Y, Imai K, Shirakami Y, Suetsugu A, Takai K, Shimizu M.
This study aimed to determine the relationship between animal naming test (ANT), falls, and fall-related fractures in patients with cirrhosis. Cognitive impairment and frailty were assessed using ANT and Karnofsky performance status (KPS), respectively. Fa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Association of use of a mobile tackling dummy during college football practice with reduced sport-related concussion: results of a pilot investigation - Aita SL, Muchintala R, Suresh A, Patel S, Schuler B, Lichtenstein JD.
BACKGROUND: Considering the multifaceted consequences of improperly managed sport-related concussions (SRCs) in American football, identifying efficacious prevention measures for enhancing player safety is crucial. PURPOSE: To investigate the assoc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo without dizziness is common in people presenting to falls clinics - Hyland S, Hawke LJ, Taylor NF.
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo without dizziness, a treatable falls risk factor in people attending outpatient falls clinics. METHODS: Over 6 years, 618 people at risk of falls attending 2 falls clinics... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Development of the NOCSAE standard to reduce the risk of commotio cordis - Dau N, Bir C, McCalley E, Halstead D, Link MS.
BACKGROUND: Commotio cordis, sudden cardiac death (SCD) caused by relatively innocent impact to the chest, is one of the leading causes of SCD in sports. Commercial chest protectors have not been demonstrated to mitigate the risk of these SCDs. MET... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Diabetes and road traffic - Ebert O, Bohn B, Bertram B, Buchberger B, Finck H, Ho ß J, Hübner P, Krabbe L, Kulzer B, Küstner E, Lachenmayr B, Lemmen KD, Petry F, Rinnert K, Salomon M, Schütt W, Holl RW, Maxeiner S, Wagener W.
These practical recommendations highlight important contents of the S2e guideline Diabetes and Road Traffic/Diabetes und Stra ßenverkehr. The guideline is available online at https://www.ddg. info/fileadmin/user_upload/01_Die_DDG/03_Ausschuesse/06_Sozia les... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Effects of proprioceptive insoles and specific core training on postural stability for preventing injuries in tennis - Messina G, Francavilla VC, Lima F, Padua E, Secolo G, Secolo I, Iovane A, Parisi MC, Di Corrado D.
Tennis is a complex sport based on unpredictability that requires adequate physical and psychological preparation to prevent injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week specific core stability training on postural stability in ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Epidemiology of injuries in elite female rink hockey players: a two season observational study - Quintana-Cepedal M, Roces-Vila I, Del Valle M, Olmedillas H.
OBJECTIVES: To record the time-loss injuries of female rink hockey players and describe the affected region, tissue, and onset of injury. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey study. SETTING: First (Ok Liga) and Second (Plata) division clubs. PARTICIPANTS... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

How far are e-scooters healthy transport? [editorial] - Teke ş B, Musselwhite C.
[Abstract unavailable] Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news