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Ambrens M, Delbaere K, Butcher K, Close J, Gonski P, Kohler F, et al.
J Geriatr Phys Ther . 2025 Jan; PMID: 39773924
Background: Despite the promise wearable technology offers through detailed insight into mobility and fall risk, timely identification of high risk, assessment of risk severity, evaluation of clinical interventions, and potential...
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Seydi M, Delbaere K, Han D, Chan L, Ambrens M, van Schooten K
J Pain . 2024 Dec; :104758. PMID: 39672448
Multi-site pain is common in people aged 60 years and over and is associated with a high risk of falls. To prevent and treat pain-related disabilities, it is crucial to...
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Taylor M, Ambrens M, Hawley-Hague H, Todd C, Close J, Lord S, et al.
Age Ageing . 2024 Aug; 53(8). PMID: 39113467
Background: StandingTall uses eHealth to deliver evidence-based balance and functional strength exercises. Clinical trials have demonstrated improved balance, reduced falls and fall-related injuries and high adherence. This study aimed to...
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Trn T, Ambrens M, Nguyn J, Coleman E, Gilanyi Y, Letton M, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 May; 14(5):e082345. PMID: 38802278
Objectives: Diet and physical activity are crucial for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to maintain good health. Digital health interventions can increase access to lifestyle services. However, consumers' perspectives...
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Costa N, Ambrens M, Delbaere K, Wilson L, Li A, Sherrington C
Public Health Res Pract . 2024 Apr; 34(1). PMID: 38569571
Objectives: While systems thinking has gained recognition as an important approach in health policy and prevention research, its application in the context of fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults has...
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Ambrens M, MacNiven R, Perram A, Andrews S, Hawley-Hague H, Razee H, et al.
J Appl Gerontol . 2024 Mar; 43(10):1386-1396. PMID: 38475694
For older people, physical inactivity increases fall risk as well as other preventable health conditions. Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity, uptake and adherence continue to challenge efforts aimed...
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Lim M, Perram A, Radford K, Close J, Draper B, Lord S, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 Feb; 14(2):e078486. PMID: 38309754
Introduction: Concerns about falling (CaF) are common in older people and have been associated with avoidance of activities of daily life. Exercise designed to prevent falls can reduce CaF, but...
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Ambrens M, Alley S, Oliveira J, To Q, Delbaere K, Vandelanotte C, et al.
BMJ Open . 2022 Jun; 12(6):e051377. PMID: 35688586
Introduction: Exercise that challenges balance is proven to prevent falls in community-dwelling older people, yet widespread implementation and uptake of effective programmes is low. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesised...
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Ambrens M, van Schooten K, Lung T, Clemson L, Close J, Howard K, et al.
Age Ageing . 2022 Jun; 51(6). PMID: 35679193
Background: globally, falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality in older people. In our ageing society healthcare costs are increasing, therefore programmes that reduce...
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Ambrens M, Stanners M, Valenzuela T, Razee H, Chow J, van Schooten K, et al.
J Geriatr Phys Ther . 2021 Jul; 46(2):139-148. PMID: 34292258
Background And Purpose: With an aging population, falls have become an increasing public health concern. While face-to-face exercise programs have demonstrated efficacy in reducing falls, their effectiveness is hampered by...