Search Results - "Tan, Pey June"
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Ethnicity predicts falls among community‐dwelling older adults in Singapore
Published in Geriatrics & gerontology international (01-01-2018)“…Aim The present study examined whether ethnicity independently predicted future falls among community‐dwelling older Singaporeans, and whether ethnicity…”
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Individually-tailored multifactorial intervention to reduce falls in the Malaysian Falls Assessment and Intervention Trial (MyFAIT): A randomized controlled trial
Published in PloS one (03-08-2018)“…To determine the effectiveness of an individually-tailored multifactorial intervention in reducing falls among at risk older adult fallers in a multi-ethnic,…”
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Reliability and Validity of the Short Falls Efficacy Scale International in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia in Malaysia
Published in International journal of aging & human development (01-12-2018)“…While the prevalence of falls among Malaysian older adults is comparable to other older populations around the world, little is currently known about fear of…”
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Pragmatic multicentre stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial to investigate the effectiveness of community-based falls prevention programme for older adults with falls risk in Singapore: a protocol paper
Published in BMJ open (01-06-2023)“…IntroductionFalls are an important public health issue with consequences that include injuries, quality of life reduction and high healthcare costs. Studies…”
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Group Model Building on causes and interventions for falls in Singapore: insights from a systems thinking approach
Published in BMC geriatrics (22-09-2023)“…Abstract Background Falls in older adults are the result of a complex web of interacting causes, that further results in other physical, emotional, and…”
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Mild Joint Symptoms Are Associated with Lower Risk of Falls than Asymptomatic Individuals with Radiological Evidence of Osteoarthritis
Published in PloS one (22-10-2015)“…Osteoarthritis (OA) exacerbates skeletal muscle functioning, leading to postural instability and increased falls risk. However, the link between impaired…”
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Comparison of Retrospective and Prospective Falls Reporting Among Community-Dwelling Older People: Findings From Two Cohort Studies
Published in Frontiers in public health (12-03-2021)“…While prospective recording is considered as the gold standard, retrospective recall is widely utilized for falls outcomes due to its convenience. This brings…”
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The development and validation of a prototype mobility tracker for assessing the life space mobility and activity participation of older adults
Published in BMC geriatrics (22-07-2020)“…There is increasing interest in examining the life space mobility and activity participation of older adults in the community using sensor technology…”
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Sex Differences in Perceptions toward Falls among Older Adults Living in the Community in Singapore
Published in Journal of aging and health (01-12-2020)“…Fall prevention strategies informed by understanding sex differences in the perception of falls may be fruitful. Objectives: In the current research, we…”
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Effect of Modified Otago Exercises on Postural Balance, Fear of Falling, and Fall Risk in Older Fallers With Knee Osteoarthritis and Impaired Gait and Balance: A Secondary Analysis
Published in PM & R (01-03-2018)“…Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered an established risk factor for falls. Published studies evaluating secondary falls prevention strategies among…”
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46 The Relationship between Cognitive Function and Physical Performance among Older Adults Attending a Falls and Syncope Service in Kuala Lumpur
Published in Age and ageing (20-12-2019)“…Abstract Introduction Recent studies identified a relationship between gait difficulties and risk of developing dementia, a condition now termed motoric…”
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111 Disparities between Actual and Perceived Fall Risk Affect Participation in 5 Fall Prevention Interventions
Published in Age and ageing (20-12-2019)“…Abstract Introduction Older adults have been found to under- or overestimate their fall risk. However, no studies have investigated implications on…”
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136 Barriers to Discussing Fall Prevention with Healthcare Professionals amongst Community-Dwelling Singaporean Older Adults
Published in Age and ageing (20-12-2019)“…Abstract Introduction A multitude of modifiable factors can contribute to one’s fall risk. Healthcare professionals (HCP) are equipped to identify such…”
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135 Gendered Differences in Effect of Falls-Related Threat Appraisal on Attitudes Towards Exercise amongst Community-Dwelling Older Singaporeans
Published in Age and ageing (20-12-2019)“…Abstract Introduction Previous studies have established that perceived threat can function as motivation to adopt protective health behaviours (Rogers, 1975;…”
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The Modified Otago Exercises Prevent Grip Strength Deterioration Among Older Fallers in the Malaysian Falls Assessment and Intervention Trial (MyFAIT)
Published in Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001) (01-07-2019)“…Exercise-based interventions, such as the Otago Exercise Program (OEP), are effective in preventing falls in the older adult. Previous studies evaluating the…”
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Individually-tailored multifactorial intervention to reduce falls in the Malaysian Falls Assessment and Intervention Trial
Published in PloS one (03-08-2018)“…Objective To determine the effectiveness of an individually-tailored multifactorial intervention in reducing falls among at risk older adult fallers in a…”
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COGNITIVE APPRAISAL AND KNOWLEDGE AS RISK FACTORS FOR HIGH FEAR OF FALLING IN OLDER AND MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS IN SINGAPORE
Published in Innovation in aging (08-11-2019)“…Abstract Fear-of-falling (FOF) can be adaptive or maladaptive depending on one’s appraisal of knowledge and beliefs, but few have elucidated this cognitive…”
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INDOOR AND REAL-LIFE OUTDOOR GAIT SPEED AND ITS ASSOCIATION ON GEOGRAPHIC LIFE-SPACE AND OUTDOOR MOBILITY
Published in Innovation in aging (08-11-2019)“…Abstract Independent outdoor mobility is important to community-dwelling older adults as it enables reach and access to resources for everyday activities, but…”
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An individually-tailored multifactorial intervention program for older fallers in a middle-income developing country: Malaysian Falls Assessment and Intervention Trial (MyFAIT)
Published in BMC geriatrics (21-06-2014)“…In line with a rapidly ageing global population, the rise in the frequency of falls will lead to increased healthcare and social care costs. This study will be…”
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Mild Joint Symptoms Are Associated with Lower Risk of Falls than Asymptomatic Individuals with Radiological Evidence of Osteoarthritis: e0141368
Published in PloS one (01-10-2015)“…Osteoarthritis (OA) exacerbates skeletal muscle functioning, leading to postural instability and increased falls risk. However, the link between impaired…”
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