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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 137-140 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions |
| Volume | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
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Keywords
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Falls
- Mobile health
- Text It
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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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.
In: Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions, Vol. 4, 01.01.2018, p. 137-140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Kamil, Rebecca J.
AU - Bakar, Dara
AU - Ehrenburg, Matthew
AU - Frankenthaler, Scott
AU - Wei, Eric X.
AU - Anson, Eric
AU - Oh, Esther
AU - Agrawal, Yuri
PY - 2018/1/1
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N2 - 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.
AB - 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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