Essays about: "Fall prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 essays containing the words Fall prevention.

  1. 1. Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Venice, Italy : A case of citizen non-participation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jesper Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : civic capacity; climate change; Gioia methodology; MOSE; project development; public involvement;

    Abstract : Due to global warming, sea levels will irreversibly continue to rise around the world throughout this century. Therefore, coastal urban communities will need to adapt to new environmental challenges, such as more frequent and intense flood events. READ MORE

  3. 2. Residents’ perception of safety in a vulnerable neighborhood : A case study from Andersberg, Gävle, Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Afnan Askar; Ayysha Badra; [2023]
    Keywords : Perceived safety; physical environment; Andersberg; million housing program; CPTED principles; safety walk; Upplevd trygghet; fysisk miljö; Andersberg; miljonprogram; CPTED-principer; trygghetsvandring;

    Abstract : Feeling safe is important for residents in their neighborhoods, but how do residents living in an area rumored to be unsafe perceive safety? This case study examined the perceived safety in a vulnerable area (Swedish: Utsatt område) in Gävle, Sweden. These vulnerable neighborhoods fall under the Swedish million housing program that consist of residential areas with large and high resident buildings that are often densified. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ready to Respond to Freddy? Shock-Responsive Social Protection for Nutrition in Malawi

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Cecilia Pampararo; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing pace and intensity of climate-related shocks have driven the emergence of international interest around the role of national social protection systems for shock-responsiveness. An increasing number of already vulnerable people is in need of humanitarian assistance, risking to fall into poverty and malnutrition. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Development of a Gamified System for Fall Prevention : with a usability perspective

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Clara Gallon; Rebecca Södereng; [2023]
    Keywords : Software Engineering; Human Computer Interaction; Usability; Fall Prevention; Gamification;

    Abstract : Fall injuries are affecting many individuals' physical and psychological well-being, especially among older adults. Moreover, fall accidents are found to be the most common type of work-related accident in various industries. Thus, there is a need for fall prevention exercises supported by a gamified system to ensure user engagement and motivation. READ MORE

  6. 5. DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY VALIDATION OF “THE FALLS PREVENTION QUESTIONNAIRE -RWANDA”

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Maurice Mwenedata; [2023]
    Keywords : fall prevention; older adults; physiotherapists’ knowledge; attitude; clinical practice.;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude and practice patterns in falls prevention are studied mainly in middle- and high-income countries. This study aims to develop and validate a questionnaire for studying the attitude, self-reported knowledge and clinical practice of Rwandan physiotherapists in falls prevention of older adults. READ MORE