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"Text It" program to track falls in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Kamil, Rebecca J; Bakar, Dara; Ehrenburg, Matthew; Frankenthaler, Scott; Wei, Eric X; Anson, Eric; Oh, Esther; Agrawal, Yuri.
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  • Kamil RJ; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Bakar D; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Ehrenburg M; Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Frankenthaler S; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Wei EX; Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Anson E; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Oh E; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Agrawal Y; Division of Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Alzheimers Dement (N Y) ; 4: 137-140, 2018.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29955657
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Falls are a significant problem among older adults with Alzheimer's disease, leading to high rates of fracture, hospitalization, and death. Tracking falls in older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment, is a clinical and research challenge.

METHODS:

This prospective pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a text message program to track falls among patients with dementia. We also compared this technique with the calendar method of fall data collection.

RESULTS:

There was a 96% completion rate of text messaging and 100% of calendars; however, the text-gathered data were more accurate.

DISCUSSION:

A text-messaging platform to track falls shows promise in cognitively impaired individuals.
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Alzheimers Dement (N Y) Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Alzheimers Dement (N Y) Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos