Browsing by Subject "older adults"
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A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO PRIMARY CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-13)Cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia) presents challenges for individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals alike. It disproportionately impacts minoritized communities and often goes unassessed or undiagnosed, ... -
Acceptability of Activity Monitor Use During and After Hospitalization in Older Adults with Heart Failure
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Background: Many activity monitors have been validated and accepted to track physical activity in adults, however research is limited in clinical populations such as older adults with heart failure. Health tends to decline ... -
Analyzing Brake Force Among Different Demographics
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Driving is a very important activity that allows people to maintain their independence. The purpose of this study was to investigate brake force concerning different demographics in hopes to increase safety and confidence ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND NATURALISTIC DRIVING PERFORMANCE: INDICATIONS FOR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DETECTION
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-05)Rationale: A large body of literature has explored the ability of various assessment tools to determine the cognitive status of older adults, as well as the relationships between cognition and driving skills. However, few ... -
USING EYE TRACKING TECHNOLOGY TO COMPARE HAZARD DETECTION IN VEHICLE DRIVING VERSUS INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR ACROSS TWO AGE GROUPS
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)Rationale: Although current research exists regarding the validity of using a driving simulator compared to on-road driving for evaluation, there is a lack of evidence regarding hazard detection between the two driving ...