Types, functions and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention: A systematic scoping review.

Journal: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Any individual may experience accidental falls, particularly older adults. Although robots can prevent falls, knowledge of their fall-preventive use is limited.

Authors

  • Rui Ying Sam
    Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Yue Fang Patricia Lau
    Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Ying Lau
    Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Electronic address: nurly@nus.edu.sg.
  • Siew Tiang Lau
    Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.