A5073018252- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Physical Activity and Health
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
The University of Sydney
2016-2025
Clemson University
2015-2023
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital
1997-2021
Sydney Local Health District
2021
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
2018-2020
RELX Group (Netherlands)
2020
Flinders University
2020
Neuroscience Research Australia
2012-2017
RMIT University
2013-2017
Australian Research Council
2016-2017
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of vision and eye examinations, with subsequent treatment problems, for preventing falls fractures in frail older people. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled trial. SETTING: Community Sydney, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Six hundred sixteen men women aged 70 (mean age 81) recruited mainly from people attending outpatient care services. INTERVENTIONS: The intervention group received comprehensive examinations conducted by a study optometrist. optometrist arranged...
Background Home exercise can prevent falls in the general older community but its impact people recently discharged from hospital is not known. The study aimed to investigate effects of a home-based program on and mobility among hospital. Methods Findings This randomised controlled trial (ACTRN12607000563460) was conducted 340 people. Intervention group participants (n = 171) were asked at home for 15–20 minutes up 6 times weekly 12 months. control 169) received usual care. Primary outcomes...
Abstract Background People with dementia have a disproportionately high rate of falls and fractures poorer outcomes, yet there is currently no evidence to guide prevention in this population. Methods A randomised trial design was used test feasibility study components acceptability home hazard reduction balance strength exercise fall program. The program tailored participant’s individual cognitive levels implemented as carer-supported intervention. Feasibility recruitment, retention...
Social isolation is an increasing concern in older community-dwelling adults. There growing need to determine effective interventions addressing social isolation. This study aimed whether a relationship exists between physical activity (recreational and/or household-based) and An examination was conducted for group- or home-based falls prevention exercise associated with isolation.Cross-sectional analysis of telephone survey data used investigate relationships activity, health, age, gender,...
Abstract Objective To test whether StandingTall, a home based, e-health balance exercise programme delivered through an app, could provide effective, self-managed fall prevention for community dwelling older people. Design Assessor blinded, randomised controlled trial. Setting Older people living independently in the Sydney, Australia. Participants 503 aged 70 years and who were independent activities of daily living, without cognitive impairment, progressive neurological disease, or any...
Abstract Background Fear of falling and previous falls are both risk factors that affect daily activities older adults. However, it remains unclear whether they independently limit accounting for each other. Methods We used the data from Round 1 (Year 1) to 5 5) National Health Aging Trends Study. included a total 864 community-dwelling participants who provided on falls, fear limited Year had no at in this study. Previous were ascertained by asking how many past year worried about last...
Exercise as a falls prevention strategy is more complex with people at risk than the general population. The Lifestyle approach to reducing Falls through (LiFE) involves embedding balance and lower limb strength training in habitual daily routines.A total of 34 community-residing aged ≥70 years were randomised either into LiFE programme or no-intervention control group followed up for six months. Inclusion criteria two an injurious fall past year.There 12 intervention 35 group. Therelative...