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The applicability of a portable electronic falls diary to assess fall frequency in Parkinson’s disease

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Resumo:"Background: Although falling is a frequent occurrence in Parkinson disease, the best method(s) for measurement of falls remains unclear. Paper and electronic “falls diaries” are commonly used in health care and clinical research to assess the frequency and circumstances of falls and near fall events. However, there is a lack of objective documentation of the applicability of such diaries and limitations with respect to their use in both paper and electronic formats, which may ultimately affect the ability of these instruments to assess falls effectively."
Autores principais:Domingos, Josefa
Outros Autores:Godinho, Catarina; Dean, John; Coelho, Miguel; Guedes, Leonor Correia; Pinto, Anabela; Bloem, Bastiaan R.; Ferreira, Joaquim
Assunto:Portable electronic diary Falls Fall frequency Parkinson’s disease Applicability
Ano:2016
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:documento de conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
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Resumo:"Background: Although falling is a frequent occurrence in Parkinson disease, the best method(s) for measurement of falls remains unclear. Paper and electronic “falls diaries” are commonly used in health care and clinical research to assess the frequency and circumstances of falls and near fall events. However, there is a lack of objective documentation of the applicability of such diaries and limitations with respect to their use in both paper and electronic formats, which may ultimately affect the ability of these instruments to assess falls effectively."