"Text It" program to track falls in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Alzheimers Dement (N Y)
; 4: 137-140, 2018.
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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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Alzheimers Dement (N Y)
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2018
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Article
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Estados Unidos