Deep learning prediction of falls among nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease.

Journal: Geriatrics & gerontology international
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Abstract

AIM: This study aimed to use a convolutional neural network (CNN) to investigate the associations between the time of falling and multiple complicating factors, including age, dementia severity, lower extremity strength and physical function, among nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease.

Authors

  • Makoto Suzuki
    Department of Pathology, Shizuoka General Hospital, Shizuoka 420-8527, Japan.
  • Ryosuke Yamamoto
    Department of Health Support, Setagaya Municipal Kitazawa En, Setagaya, Japan.
  • Yuko Ishiguro
    Department of Health Support, Setagaya Municipal Kitazawa En, Setagaya, Japan.
  • Hironori Sasaki
    Department of Rehabilitation, Hatsutomi Hoken Hospital, Chiba, Japan.
  • Harumi Kotaki
    Department of Rehabilitation, Hatsutomi Hoken Hospital, Chiba, Japan.