Teaching children pedestrian safety in virtual reality via smartphone: a noninferiority randomized clinical trial - Schwebel DC, Johnston A, McDaniel D, Severson J, He Y, McClure LA.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether child pedestrian safety training in a smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) environment is not inferior to training in a large, semi-immersive VR environment with demonstrated effectiveness. METHODS: Five hundred 7- a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Sleep and internalizing problems in primary school children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Dong HY, Miao CY, Xue Y, Zhang Y, Shan L, Jia FY, Du L.
This study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep and internalizin... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Paternal depression in the postpartum year and children's behaviors at age 5 in an urban U.S. birth cohort - Schmitz K, Jimenez ME, Corman H, Noonan K, Reichman NE.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate associations between postpartum depression in fathers and children's behaviors at age 5 in a national high-risk U.S. sample. STUDY DESIGN: A secondary data analysis of 1,796 children in a national birth cohort study that oversampl... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Examining the relationship between intimate partner violence and child development program attendance in young children: a cross-sectional study - Cruz-Ausejo L, Figueroa-Collado J, Chavera-Caceres A, Vera-Ponce VJ, Valencia PD, Bendezu-Quispe G.
The aim of the present study was to determine the association between different types of intimate partner violence against women and nonattendance at the Growth and Development Control Program (CRED or well-child visits) of their children under 5 years of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Analysis of drowning deaths in the state of Tocantins among individuals under 5 years of age - Anchieta GDS, De Sousa VKT, Paiva MBV, Amorim AJM, Machado ACB, Monteiro RTS, Sabatke G, De Oliveira DM.
Drowning is the third leading cause of death from unintentional injuries worldwide, with an estimated 236,000 drownings annually. The problem becomes greater in developing countries, as more than 90% of unintentional drowning deaths occur in these places. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
An empirical study of the flag rugby game programme to promote gross motor skills and physical fitness in 5-6 year old preschool children - Shi Z, Yang X, Zhang X, Zhu W, Dai Y, Li J.
In order to investigate the effects of a flag rugby game programs on the development of gross motor skills and physical fitness in 5-6 year old preschool children. An overall random sampling method was adopted to select 56 preschoolers aged 5-6 years from ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Abusive head trauma and crying infant-Public awareness of newborn and infant trauma - Arneitz C, Schmitz J, Szilagyi I, Kienesberger B, Schalamon G, Senica SO, Schalamon J.
AIM: Crying seems to be a common trigger for abusive head trauma (AHT), which is the leading cause of fatalities from physical abuse in infants. Our objective was to evaluate knowledge of AHT, crying infants and correct behavioural measures in a general po... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
The roles of health literacy and social support in the association between smartphone ownership and frailty in older adults: a moderated mediation model - Yi J, Yoon JY, Won CW, Kim M, Lee KS.
BACKGROUND: Understanding the role of smartphones to promote the health status of older adults is important in the digital society. Little is known about the effects of having smartphones on physical frailty despite its positive effect on the well-being of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
The effectiveness of a fall detection device in older nursing home residents: a pilot study - Can B, Tufan A, Karada ğ, Durmuş N, Topçu M, Aysevinç B, Düzel S, Dağcıoğlu S, Afşar Fak N, Tazegul G, Fak AS.
BACKGROUND: Real-world research to evaluate the effect of device technology in preventing fall-related morbidity is limited. This pilot study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a non-wearable fall detection device in older nursing home residents. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
The annual wellness visit health risk assessment: potential of patient portal-based completion and patient-oriented education and support - Powell DS, Wu MMJ, Nothelle S, Gleason K, Oh E, Lum HD, Reed NS, Wolff JL.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patient portals are secure online platforms that allow patients to perform electronic health management tasks and engage in bidirectional information exchange with their care team. Some health systems administer Medicare Annual W... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Suicide prevention in old age : Importance of depressive disorders and implications for the discussion on assisted suicide - Etzersdorfer E.
This article gives an overview of possibilities for suicide prevention in old age, with an emphasis on depression. A broad range of approaches are available, which are described differentiated into universal, selective and indicated strategies. In Germany ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Older people's views and usage of recreational spaces in parks with age-friendly outdoor exercise equipment - Levinger P, Dreher BL, Dow B, Batchelor F, Hill KD.
This study investigated older people's perceptions and reasons for visiting pa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Increasing disclosures of older adult maltreatment: a review of best practices for interviewing older adult eyewitnesses and victims - Wyman J, Malloy L.
The current article provides a contemporary review of the best practices for interviewing older adults about crimes they witnessed or experienced. Specifically, we provide a detailed overview of how investigators can use a range of interviewing adaptations... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Immediate fall prevention: the missing key to a comprehensive solution for falling hazard in older adults - Misaghian K, Lugo JE, Faubert J.
The world is witnessing an unprecedented demographic shift due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates. By 2050, 20% of the global population will be over 60, presenting significant challenges like a shortage of caregivers, maintaining healt... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Gait speed and its associated factors among older black adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the WHO study on Global AGEing in older adults (SAGE) - Tawiah P, Mensah PB, Gyabaah S, Adebanji AO, Konadu E, Amoah I.
Gait speed is an essential predictor of functional and cognitive decline in older adults. The study aimed to investigate the gait speed of older adults in Ghana and South Africa and to determine its associated factors, as the Sub-Saharan representatives in... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
