REALITY BASED MULTISYSTEM BALANCE ASSESSMENT IN THE AGED

该项目满足了对敏感度和预测性的迫切需求 识别有跌倒风险的老年人的措施，从而 促进早期干预，以防止人类和社会成本 与跌倒有关的毁灭性伤害。多系统平衡评估(MSBA) 是一种新的、方便的、成本效益高的方法来评估个人的 在现实生活中的功能。模拟现实生活 环境方面的挑战呈现在接受考试的受试者身上。 通过移动平台姿态记录法。与现有余额评估不同 系统，该装置的设计和使用结合了歧管 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。第一阶段论证了可行性。 这种独特的方法。第二阶段将细化关键的系统要素，然后 将该设备应用于固定和移动原型诊所。 初步临床试验将评估MSBA预测的能力 对高危人群的干预结果以及教育和培训 为临床医生提供的材料将完成。第三阶段将开拓市场 并将该系统商业化。 拟议的商业应用：这项技术将提供第一个 基于虚拟现实的多系统平衡性评价方法 技术一种创新的技术正在开发中，以评估 对模拟老年人实际情况的反应 出现功能不稳定的情况。这项技术的固定形式 将允许全国的诊所提供这一独特的初级保健工具； 流动诊所将使不断增加的 住院老人。

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.