REALITY BASED MULTISYSTEM BALANCE ASSESSMENT IN THE AGED

基于现实的老年人多系统平衡评估

• 批准号: 2054288
• 负责人: VICTORIA P PANZER
• 金额: $ 45.25万
• 依托单位: BROOKSIDE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 1994
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1994-09-10 至 1997-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/2054288
• 关键词: accidental falls; balance; computer assisted diagnosis; computer simulation; diagnosis design /evaluation; disease /disorder proneness /risk; human old age (65+); human subject

This project addresses the pressing need for sensitive and predictive measures to identify elderly individuals at risk for falling, thereby facilitating early intervention to prevent the human and societal costs of devastating fall-related injuries. Multisystem balance assessment (MsBA) is a novel, convenient, cost-effective method to evaluate an individuals' functional capabilities in real-life situations. Simulated real-life environmental challenges are presented to subjects undergoing examination by moving platform posturography. Unlike existing balance assessment systems, the design and use of the device incorporate manifold psychophysiological elements and environmental factors that impact ability to function optimally in daily life. Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of this unique approach. Phase II will refine key system elements, then incorporate the device in stationary and mobile prototype clinics. Preliminary clinical trials will evaluate the ability of MsBA to predict outcome of intervention in high-risk groups, and educational and training materials for clinicians will be completed. Phase III will explore market potential and commercialize the system. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: This technology will provide the first multisystem approach to balance assessment based on virtual-reality technology. An innovative technique is under development to evaluate responses to simulations of actual situations in which the elderly experience functional instability. The stationary form of this technology will allow clinics nationwide to offer this unique primary care tool; mobile clinics will benefit the ever-increasing numbers of institutionalized elderly.

该项目解决了敏感和预测的迫切需求 采取措施识别有跌倒风险的老年人，从而 促进早期干预，以防止人类和社会成本 与跌倒相关的毁灭性伤害。 多系统平衡评估（MsBA） 是一种新颖、方便、经济有效的评估个人能力的方法 现实生活中的功能能力。模拟现实生活 向接受考试的受试者提出环境挑战 通过移动平台姿势。 与现有的余额评估不同 系统，该设备的设计和使用包含多种 影响能力的心理生理因素和环境因素 在日常生活中发挥最佳功能。一期论证可行性 这种独特的方法。第二阶段将完善关键系统要素，然后 将该设备整合到固定和移动原型诊所中。 初步临床试验将评估 MsBA 的预测能力 对高危人群的干预和教育培训的结果 供临床医生使用的材料即将完成。 三期将开拓市场 潜力并将该系统商业化。 拟议的商业应用：该技术将提供第一个 基于虚拟现实的多系统平衡评估方法 技术。正在开发一种创新技术来评估 模拟老年人实际情况的反应 经历功能不稳定。该技术的固定形式 将允许全国范围内的诊所提供这种独特的初级保健工具； 流动诊所将使越来越多的人受益 被收容的老人。