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Production and processing of pre-impregnated thermoplastic tapes by pultrusion ...

Although there is no doubt that composite materials are the future of lightweight structures and components, most of composites currently produced are made from thermoset polymers, which are not able to be recycled or reprocessed. In contrast, thermoplastic polymers offer the possibility to recycle and reprocess and when combined with a fibrous reinforcement, provide interesting mechanical properties. This work...

Instrumentation used to assess pain in osteopathic interventions: A critical li...

A variety of different scales have been used to measure the intensity of pain in osteopathic-specific clinical studies; however, the criteria for the options are not always clear or reported. To compare the different questionnaires used by researchers for assessing the intensity of pain in clinical trials in osteopathy and analyse the reasons for their choice. Methods: A systematic literature search was conduct...

Methods for measuring association between intervention for increasing movement ...

The purpose of this systematic literature review is to check papers to find the best method for measuring association between health interventions and productivity and find best intervention in workplace for increasing productivity. This systematic review was performed based on PRISMA statement methodology and performed on all papers about association between productivity with intervention for increasing physic...

Physical consequences of falls in the elderly: a literature review from 1995 to...

In the last decade, population ageing has been registered as a global phenomenon. A relation exists between falling and ageing, since falling frequency increases significantly with age. In fact, one in three older adult falls annually. Although ageing is generically associated with decrease and degeneration of psychological and physical functions, it is still not common for the correct identification of risk fa...

Active Assistance for Senior Healthcare: A Wearable System for Fall Detection

Elders lose independence and wellbeing, accompanied by decreased functions in terms of hearing, vision, strength and coordination abilities. These factors contribute to balance difficulties that eventually lead to falls. The injuries due to falls, at this age, are risky, since most of the times may cause a significant – and permanent – decrease of quality of life or, in extreme cases, death. In this context, a ...

MODELO PARA DEFINIÇÃO DOS REQUISITOS NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PRODUTOS WEARABLES D...

Os requisitos do produto são as principais características do desenvolvimento do produto. O objectivo deste estudo foi definir um modelo prescritivo para definir os requisitos e necessidades no desenvolvimento de wearables de protecção física e assistência activa voltadas para os seniores em risco de cair. Foram analisados de métodos para a identificação de requisitos e necessidades dos quatro autores de referê...

Physical consequences of falls in the elderly: a literature review from 1995 to...

In the last decade, population ageing has been registered as a global phenomenon. A relation exists between falling and ageing, since falling frequency increases significantly with age. In fact, one in three older adult falls annually. Although ageing is generically associated with decrease and degeneration of psychological and physical functions, it is still not common for the correct identification of risk fa...

Physical consequences of falls in the elderly: a literature review from 1995 to...

In the last decade, population ageing has been registered as a global phenomenon. A relation exists between falling and ageing, since falling frequency increases significantly with age. In fact, one in three older adult falls annually. Although ageing is generically associated with decrease and degeneration of psychological and physical functions, it is still not common for the correct identification of risk fa...

Editorial: International Conference on Natural Fibers – Sustainable Materials f...

Active assistance for senior healthcare: A wearable system for fall detection

Elders lose independence and wellbeing, accompanied by decreased functions in terms of hearing, vision, strength and coordination abilities. These factors contribute to balance difficulties that eventually lead to falls. The injuries due to falls, at this age, are risky, since most of the times may cause a significant – and permanent – decrease of quality of life or, in extreme cases, death. In this context, a ...