| 2018 Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and AgingAGE-WELL Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and Aging provide partial funding to highly qualified master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral candidates and provide them with access to training and mentorship opportunities through the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence. AGE-WELL aims to provide a unique training environment that exposes trainees to multi-disciplinary research environments and to its industry and community partners. AGE-WELL is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) in Canada.
AGE-WELL is a pan-Canadian network of industry, non-profit organizations, government, care providers, caregivers, end-users, and academic partners working together to drive innovation and create technologies and services that benefit older adults and caregivers. Our vision is to harness and build upon the potential of emerging and advanced technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), e-health, information communication technologies (ICTs), and mobile technologies to stimulate technological, social, and policy innovation.
Eligibility In order to be considered for AGE-WELL Awards, funding applicants must:
1. Receive at least some financial support from additional sources: home department, supervisor research grants, and/or through government and agency scholarships or awards. 2. Participate full‐time in their respective program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. 3. Be engaged in academic study/research aligned with the mission and vision of AGEWELL. 4. Applicants for doctoral awards are restricted to those entering the first or second year of their program. | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2020-03-12 | Karam Elabd |
| 2019 AGE-WELL Graduate Student and Post-Doctoral Award in Technology and Aging2019 AGE-WELL Graduate Student and Post-Doctoral Award in Technology and Aging | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2019-09-01 | Hanna Oh |
| AGE-WELL Postdoctoral Award in Technology and AgingAGE-WELL Postdoctoral Award in Technology and Aging | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-09-19 | Vicki Komisar |
| Best poster award (to trainee Alex Korall for her paper “The effectiveness of hip protectors to reduce risk of hip fracture in residents of 14 long-term care homes.”)Best poster award (to trainee Alex Korall for her paper “The effectiveness of hip protectors to reduce risk of hip fracture in residents of 14 long-term care homes.”), Doctoral and Post-Doctoral category, 2017 Annual Conference, Canadian Association of Gerontology (CAG) University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, University of British Columbia, New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-10-19 | Alexandra Korall, Fabio Feldman, Yijian Yang, "Ian Cameron", Ming Leung, "Joanie Sims-Gould", Steve Robinovitch |
| Canada Graduate Scholarship, Masters AwardCanada Graduate Scholarship, Masters Award, CIHR | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-10-10 | Stephanie Ross |
| CIHR Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) Doctoral Award - Knowledge Translation Priority AnnouncementCare Provider Commitment to Wearable Hip Protectors in Long-Term Care University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2014-04-15 | Alexandra Korall |
| Graduate Student Research Award Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2013-09-03 | Emily O'Hearn |
| SFU Graduate Student Fellowship | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2019-05-01 | Hanna Oh |
| Simon Fraser Univesrity Engineering Science Graduate Fellowship (ENSC-GF)The Graduate Fellowship (GF) is a one-term award normally valued at $6,500 (effective Fall 2015). Academic units, however, have the option of awarding partial GFs (.5) valued at $3,250 (effective Fall 2015). Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of two full GFs, or four partial GFs, during an academic year (September 1–August 31). | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2019-09-13 | Karam Elabd |
| Image-Based Multilevel Biomechanical Modeling for Fall-Induced Hip FractureFall-induced hip fracture is an epidemic health risk among elderly people. This book presents an image-based multilevel modeling approach to understanding the biomechanics involved in fall-induced hip fracture. By hierarchically integrating a body-level dynamics model, a femur-level finite element model, and a local bone failure model, the biomechanics approach is able to simulate all stages in sideways falls and to incorporate all biomechanical variables affecting hip fracture. This book is useful for clinicians to accurately evaluate fracture risk, for biomechanical engineers to virtually test hip protective devices, and for biomedical students to learn image-based biomechanical modeling techniques. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-02-05 | 1357 |
| Physics of Injuries Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-09-01 | Steve Robinovitch, Russell CM, Omar Aziz, Yijian Yang, Shyrose Virani |
| Translating Fall Prevention Research into Practice University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-11-01 | Kathryn Sibley, Alexandra Korall, "Alexie Touchette" |
| Promoting resident safety in long-term care: Insights on the cause and prevention of fall-related injuries Simon Fraser University, University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-10-23 | Dawn Mackey, Rasaval Aujla, Vicki Komisar, Alexandra Korall |
| A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Compliant Flooring on Fall-Related Injuries in Long- Term Care: The Flooring for Injury Prevention (FLIP) Trial Fraser Health, New Vista Society | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | Lachance C.C., Laing A.C., Robinovitch S.N., Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung, Mackey D.C |
| Accuracy of Incident Report in Describing Fall Characteristics in Long-Term Care University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health, New Vista Society | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Yijian Yang, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung |
| Accuracy of wearable accelerometers in distinguishing falls due to internal versus external perturbations. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | Omar Aziz, S.N. Robinovitch |
| Age-Related Changes in Dynamic Compressive Properties of Soft Tissues Over the Hip Region Measured by Forced Vibration | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-08-01 | Choi W.J., Robinovitch S.N |
| Antecedents and consequences of care provider commitment towards wearable hip protectors in long-term care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-01 | Feldman F. Korall A. |
| Biomechanical and Physiological Determinants for Hip Impact during Falls in Older Adults | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-07-01 | Mackey D. Yang Y. |
| Comparison of the kinematics of the threshold of balance recovery of two postural perturbations: lean release and surface translation | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-09-01 | Thiaux V., Robinovitch S.N., Smeesters C |
| Determinants of sedentary behaviour in residents of assisted living. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | P.M. Leung, S.N. Robinovitch |
| Determinants of user preference in selection of hip protectors | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | P. Deshmukh |
| Development and Validation of a Questionnaire for Analyzing Real Falls Captured by Video in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Yijian Yang |
| Distinguishing near-falls from daily activities with wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes using support vector machines Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-08-01 | Omar Aziz |
| Effect of flooring material and wheel orientation on pushing forces in common health care tasks | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-10-01 | A.M. Korall |
| Effect of playground surface materials on peak forces during falls | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | Harmanjeet Kaur, S.N. Robinovitch |
| Effect of posture and handrail configuration on balance maintenance inside buses. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | T. Sarraf, S.N. Robinovitch |
| Effectiveness of inflatable hip protectors | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | E. Arjmand |
| Effects of hip abductor muscle forces and knee boundary conditions on femoral neck forces and hip fracture risk during falls | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Choi W.J., Robinovitch S.N |
| Enhancing clinical measures of postural stability with wearable sensors | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-08-01 | P. Deshmukh |
| Factors associated with risk for hip impact during real-life falls captured on video among older adults in long-term care University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Yijian Yang |
| Kinematic analysis of real-life falls in older adults in long-term care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-07-01 | W.J. Choi, S.N Robinovitch |
| Measuring and translating the mechanisms of falls in older adults in long-term care through video capture | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | S.N. Robinovitch |
| Mechanisms underlying the relationships between cardiovascular dysfunction and fall susceptibility in older adults | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | B.H. Shaw |
| Modeling the lean release and surface translation perturbations with an inverted pendulum on a cart | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-09-01 | Thiaux V., Robinovitch S.N., Smeesters C |
| Muscular effort in maintaining balance by handrail grasping: Implications for the design of public transportation vehicles | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Sarraf T., Marigold D., Robinovitch S.N |
| Physical activity characteristics of older adults living residing in Assisted Living residencies: implication to Physical Therapists | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | P.M. Leung, S.N. Robinovitch |
| Physical Activity Patterns of Older Adults in Assisted Living Residences Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Leung P.M., Fabio Feldman, Ashe M., Robinovitch S.N |
| Risk Factors for Head Impact during Falls in Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Yijian Yang, Mackey D.C., Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Robinovitch S.N |
| Scientific basis for the design of a test method to measure the force attenuation provided by wearable hip protectors | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | S.N. Robinovitch, A.C. Laing |
| Stakeholder investment and partnership pivotal for the success of a large-scale randomized controlled trial in long-term care St. Michael's Hospital, University of Waterloo, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-01 | Chantelle Lachance, Andrew Laing, Leung P.M., Robinovitch S.N., Fabio Feldman, Mackey D.M |
| Technology for Injury Prevention in Seniors: A CIHR Strategic Team in Applied Injury Research Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-11-01 | Steve Robinovitch |
| The Development of a Disposable Stick-on Hip protector for the Prevention of Hip Fractures in Hospitalized Patients Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | O’Hearn E., Russell C., Robinovitch S.N., Fabio Feldman |
| The Flooring for Injury Prevention (FLIP) trial: can compliant flooring reduce injuries due to falls in long-term care? | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | D.C. Mackey |
| The nature and use of surveillance technologies in residential care Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Woolrych R, Andrew Sixsmith, Mortenson WB, Steve Robinovitch, & Feldman F |
| Using falls video capture data as a knowledge translation and exchange strategy in long term care. Symposium on Technology for Injury Prevention in Seniors (TIPS University of British Columbia, Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Joanie Sims-Gould, Scott V., Gaspard G., Fabio Feldman, Woolrych R., Andrew Sixsmith, McKay H., Robinovitch S.N |
| “We All Fall Down”: A case study of the development of a fall and injury prevention educational film for long-term care staff University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Dilley L.B., Joanie Sims-Gould, Gray S.M., Zecevic A., Robinovitch S.N |
| If you fall, reading this story might help ensure you’ll get upThis newspaper article in the Chicago Sun-Times interviewed Steve Robinovitch and other other experts on the cause and prevention of falls and injuries in older adults. Simon Fraser University | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-09-19 | Steve Robinovitch |
| Predicting falls before they happenThis story on the website of the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada (http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/Research-Recherche/Stories-Articles/2016/PredictingFalls-PredireChutes_eng.asp) profiled the research of WP5.2 leads Steve Robinovitch and Fabio Feldman on their AGE-WELL supported research on the cause and prevention of falls and injuries from falls in older adults. Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-05-01 | Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| Just Dance! Fall Prevention Flash Mob Shows Just How Fun Active Living Can BeJust Dance! Fall Prevention Flash Mob Shows Just How Fun Active Living Can Be
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
The wonderful people at Fraser Health remind us that fall prevention can be fun! To get the word out about ways for seniors to stay healthy and active, Fraser Health has released a video flash mob set to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Watch seniors and health care professionals from your community get down, get silly, and prevent falls.
For more information on fall prevention, please visit Fraser Health or check out Finding Balance’s own Resources for Seniors. Enjoy the video, stay active, and get dancing! Fraser Health, New Vista Society | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-11-17 | Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung |
| Safe for Elders Learning CircleSafe for Elders, Safe for all is an initiative supported by the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, 6 First Nation communities within the Fraser Canyon, and the Fraser and Interior Health Authorities. It began as a participatory research project to examine the high incidence of falls and injury within First Nation populations. Among other things, the research project pointed out the need for the development of a broad range of falls and injury prevention resources to support Elders. With funding from the Interior Health Authority and support from the Fraser Health Authority, our consortium developed a calendar, a brochure, posters, a BINGO game, and a website, and are currently working on a game for children and youth. Our intention is to reach people of all ages and in doing so, reduce the high incidence of falls. These resources are available at www.safeforelders.com and can easily be adapted to meet the needs of any community. In addition to resources, we have established some wonderful partnerships. Join our webinar and find out more about our research, our resources, and our great relationships! Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-10-29 | Fabio Feldman |
| Falls Conference Advisory CommitteeMembers of National Fall Conference Advisory Committee Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-15 | Fabio Feldman, Steve Robinovitch, Bobbi Symes |
| User-Engagement Workshop - TUNGSTEN (Tools for User Needs Gathering to Support Technology ENgagement) workshop for AGE-WELL NCEBringing together older adults, their family members, healthcare providers, researchers, community organizations, and representatives from technology industry, the overall purpose of the proposed workshop is to plan, organize, and facilitate a knowledge mobilization workshop examining obstacles and barriers to technology acquisition and use, develop practical activities for addressing the current barriers/obstacles, and evaluate this as a model of engagement to rollout across the AGE-WELL network. In these workshops, older adults, family members, and healthcare professionals, will work as experts alongside industry representatives and researchers, to identify the issues of relevance to them and create real world solutions.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-09-09 | Arlene Astell, Anar Dilara, Erica Dove, Rebekah Churchyard |
| The Falling Dummy: Understanding falls, head injury, and protective equipmentPoint of Care Health Technologies (PCHT) research forum presentation at the Brock House Society gathering on February 6th, 2019. end-of-year HQP report | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-02-06 | Karam Elabd |
| Classifying walking, transferring and sedentary activities in humans using an array of wearable inertial sensors: a machine learning approach Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-06-03 | Omar Aziz, Steve Robinovitch, Ed Park |
| Falls and Injury Prevention: From Research to Practice13th annual Geriatric Services Conference
Vancouver, BC Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-04-29 | Fabio Feldman |
| Falls and Injury Prevention: from Research to PracticePresentation at the Sun Country Health Region Patient Safety Conference
Regina, SK
Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-09-22 | Fabio Feldman |
| Soliciting Stakeholder Opinions Through a Feedback Fair on the Design of a New Hip ProtectorInvited speaker for the Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Symposium at the Canadian Association on Gerontology 2015 Conference, From Possibility to Practice in Aging: Shaping a Future for All Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-10-25 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| Agreement Between Video Footage and Fall Incident Reports on the Circumstances of Falls in Long-Term Care University of British Columbia, Fraser Health, New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Yijian Yang, Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung, Vicky Scott, Steve Robinovitch |
| An educational video to promote multi-factorial approaches for fall and injury prevention in long-term care facilities Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Laura B Dilley, Samantha M Gray, Aleksandra Zecevic, Gina Gaspard, Bobbi Symes, Fabio Feldman, Vicky Scott, Ryan Woolrych, Andrew Sixsmith, Heather McKay, Steve Robinovitch, Joanie Sims-Gould |
| Association Between Sedentary Behaviour and Physical, Cognitive and Psychosocial Status Among Older Adults in Assisted LivingLeung PM, Ejupi A, van Schooten KS, Aziz O, Feldman F, Mackey DC, Ashe MC,
Robinovitch SN: Association between Sedentary Behaviour and Physical, Cognitive, and
Psychosocial Status among Older Adults in Assisted Living. BioMed Research International
2017: 9160504 (7 pages), 2017 New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-03 | Ming Leung, Andreas Ejupi, Kim VanSchooten, Omar Aziz, Fabio Feldman, Dawn Mackey, "Maureen Ashe", Steve Robinovitch |
| Authors' reply Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Steve Robinovitch |
| Autonomy, choice, patient centered care and hip protectors: the experience of residents and staff in long term care University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-09-01 | Joanie Sims-Gould, S.N Robinovitch |
| Biometric system for measuring gait and fall characteristics captured on video. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-07-01 | Firmani F, Robinovitch SN, Park EJ |
| Determinants of Staff Commitment to Hip Protectors in Long-Term Care: A Cross-Sectional SurveyKorall AMB, Loughin TM, Feldman F, Cameron ID, Leung PM, Sims-Gould J, Godin J, Robinovitch SN. Determinants of staff commitment to hip protectors in long-term care: A cross-sectional survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 82:139-148, 2018 University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-06-01 | Alexandra Korall, Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung, Steve Robinovitch |
| Development and validation of a questionnaire for analyzing real-life falls in long-term care captured on video. University of British Columbia, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Yijian Yang, Schonnop R, Fabio Feldman, Robinovitch SN |
| Development of a stick-on hip protector: a multiple methods study to improve hip protector design for older adults in the acute care environment Simon Fraser University, University of Manitoba, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-12-05 | Emily O'Hearn, Vicki Komisar, "Joanie Sims-Gould", Alexandra Korall, Fabio Feldman, Steve Robinovitch |
| Discriminative latent models for recognizing contextual group activities. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-08-01 | Lan T, Wang Y, Yang W, Robinovitch SN, Greg Mori |
| Distinguishing the causes of falls in humans using an array of wearable tri-axial accelerometers. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | Omar Aziz, Park EJ, Greg Mori, Steve Robinovitch |
| Effect of Ambient Light and Macular Degeneration on Precision Walking | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Alexander MS, Lajoie K, Neima DR, Strath RA, Robinovitch SN, Marigold DS |
| Effectiveness of Hip Protectors to Reduce Risk for Hip Fracture from Falls in Long-Term Care University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, University of British Columbia, New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-08-20 | Alexandra Korall, Fabio Feldman, Yijian Yang, "Ian Cameron", Ming Leung, "Joanie Sims-Gould", Steve Robinovitch |
| Effects of Macular Degeneration and Ambient Light on Curb Negotiation. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Alexander MS, Lajoie K, Neima DR, Strath RA, Robinovitch SN, Marigold DS |
| Estimation of Attitude and External Acceleration Using Inertial Sensor Measurement During Various Dynamic Conditions. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Lee JK, Park EJ, Robinovitch SN |
| External hand forces exerted by long-term care staff to push floor-based lifts: Effects of flooring system and resident weight St. Michael's Hospital, University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-04-01 | Chantelle Lachance, Alexandra Korall, C M Russell, Fabio Feldman, Steve Robinovitch, Dawn Mackey |
| Factors associated with reporting of the Prevention of Falls Network Europe (ProFaNE) core outcome set domains in randomized trials on falls in older people: A citation analysis and correlational study University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-08-06 | Alexandra Korall, "Dawn Steliga", "Sallie Lamb", "Stephen Lord", "Rasheda Rabbani", Kathryn Sibley |
| Hand forces exerted by long-term care staff when pushing wheelchairs on compliant and non-compliant flooringLachance CC, Korall AMB, Russell CM, Feldman F, Robinovitch SN, Mackey DC: Hand forces exerted by long-term care staff when pushing wheelchairs on compliant and non-compliant flooring. Applied Ergonomics. 71:95-101, 2018 St. Michael's Hospital, University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-09-01 | Chantelle Lachance, Alexandra Korall, "Colin Russell", Fabio Feldman, Steve Robinovitch |
| Home-safety modifications to reduce injuries from falls Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-01-01 | Stephen N Robinovitch, Vicky Scott, Fabio Feldman |
| Maintaining standing balance by handrail grasping. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | Sarraf TA, Marigold DS, Robinovitch SN |
| Measurement of the Effect of Playground Surface Materials on Hand Impact Forces During Upper Limb Fall Arrests. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-04-01 | Choi WJ, Harmanjeet Kaur, Robinovitch SN |
| Optimizing nondecomposable loss functions in structured prediction. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | Ranjbar M, Lan T, Wang Y, Robinovitch SN, Li ZN, Greg Mori |
| Predictors of Serious Consequences of Falls in Residential Aged Care: Analysis of More Than 70,000 Falls From Residents of Bavarian Nursing Homes. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Büchele G, Becker C, Cameron ID, König HH, Steve Robinovitch, Rapp K |
| Prevalence of and factors associated with head impact during falls in older adults in long-term care. University of British Columbia, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-11-01 | Schonnop R, Yijian Yang, Fabio Feldman, Robinson E, Loughin M, Robinovitch SN |
| Quantification of the trade-off between force attenuation and balance impairment in the design of compliant safety floors. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-10-01 | Glinka MN, Cheema KP, Robinovitch SN, Laing AC |
| The body configuration at step contact critically determines the successfulness of balance recovery in response to large backward perturbations. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-03-01 | Weerdesteyn V, Laing AC, Robinovitch SN |
| The effect of window size and lead time on pre-impact fall detection accuracy using support vector machine analysis of waist mounted inertial sensor data Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Omar Aziz, Russell CM, Park EJ, Steve Robinovitch |
| The effects of initial movement dynamics on human responses to postural perturbations. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-08-01 | Murnaghan CD, Robinovitch SN |
| The effects of pad geometry and material properties on the biomechanical effectiveness of 26 commercially available hip protectors. Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-10-01 | Laing AC, Fabio Feldman, Jalili M, Tsai CM, Robinovitch SN |
| Transmission of force in the lumbosacral spine during backward falls. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-04-01 | Van Toen C, Sran MM, Robinovitch SN, Cripton PA |
| Using Video Capture to Investigate the Causes of Falls in Long-Term Care KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of British Columbia, Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-07-01 | Ryan Woolrych, Aleksandra Zecevic, Andrew Sixsmith, Joanie Sims-Gould, Fabio Feldman, Habib Chaudhury, Bobbi Symes, Steve Robinovitch |
| Validation and psychometric properties of the Commitment to Hip Protectors (C-HiP) Index in long-term care providers of British Columbia, Canada: A cross-sectional surveyKorall ABM, Godin J, Feldman F, Cameron ID, Leung PM, Sims-Gould J, Robinovitch SN: Validation and psychometric properties of the Commitment to Hip Protectors (C-HiP) Index in long-term care providers of British Columbia, Canada: A cross-sectional survey. BMC Geriatrics. 17:103 (13 pages), 2017 University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, New Vista Society, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-01-01 | Alexandra Korall, "Cameron ID", "Godin J", Fabio Feldman, Ming Leung, "Sims-Gould J", Steve Robinovitch |
| Validation of accuracy of SVM-based fall detection system using real-world fall and non-fall datasetsAziz O, Klenk J, Schwickert L, Chiari L, Becker C, Park EJ, Mori G, Robinovitch SN:
Validation of accuracy of SVM-based fall detection system using real-world fall and non-fall
datasets. PLoS One. 12(7): e0180318 (11 pages), 2017 Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-05 | Omar Aziz, "Klenk J", "Schwickert L", "Chiari L", "Becker C", Ed Park, Greg Mori, Steve Robinovitch |
| Video capture of the circumstances of falls in elderly people residing in long-term care: An observational study Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman, Yijian Yang, Rebecca Schonnop, Pet Ming Leung, Thiago Sarraf, Joanie Sims-Gould, Marie Loughin |
| How to fall to your death and live to tell the taleMosaic is a magazine dedicated to exploring the science of life, published by the UK-based Wellcome Trust. This article, written by Neil Steinberg, interviewed Dr. Robinovitch and other experts on the physics of falls and injuries. Simon Fraser University | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-06-06 | Steve Robinovitch |
| SmartCell floors for seniors may prevent fall-related injuriesNews article related to the use of compliant flooring to reduce risk of fractures. Article published online at
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/smartcell-floors-for-seniors-may-prevent-fall-related-injuries-1.3479478
Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-03-07 | Fabio Feldman |
| Development of a Stick-on Hip Protector for Older Adults in the Acute Care EnvironmentOver 90% of hip fractures in older adults are due to falls. Wearable hip protectors have been shown in clinical trials to reduce the risk for hip fracture by up to 80% when worn, but user compliance with conventional garment-based hip protectors averages less than 50%. Improvements in product design may lead to enhanced compliance. This thesis describes the development and preliminary evaluation of usability in the acute care environment of a “stick-on” hip protector (secured over the hip with a skin-friendly adhesive).
Through biomechanical testing, I developed a prototype that attenuates impact force by over 30% (higher than protectors currently used in Fraser Health). In a feasibility pilot trial, five of six patients wore the device for seven days. Additional input from 43 acute care providers during a Feedback Fair resulted in a 20 mm thick donut-shaped prototype of surface area 19x15.5 cm, that provided 36% force attenuation.
Simon Fraser University | HQP Training | 2016-02-16 | Emily O'Hearn |
| Visting Scholar, Tel Aviv UniversityVisting Scholar, Tel Aviv University, Sourasky Medical Centre Simon Fraser University | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-02-01 | Steve Robinovitch |
| Visiting Scholar, New York UniversityVisiting Scholar, New York University Simon Fraser University | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-10-15 | Steve Robinovitch |
| OBDAF Wearable Sensors for Balance and Movement Summer SchoolFrom August 12th to August 16th the OBDAF Cluster hosted our first summer school on Wearable Sensors for Balance and Movement. The event was organized by Drs. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Michael Hunt, Laurent Bouyer and Mark Carpenter. With 40 students registered and 12 guest speakers from across Canada and various backgrounds, it was a week filled with exciting talks and learning opportunities. The goal of this weeklong summer school was to educate and train the students on how to use various types of wearable sensors such as including inertial measurement units (IMUs), motion capture, GPS, ultrasound, eye tracking and electromyography (EMG). We also had the pleasure of partnering with companies such as Plantiga, Headcheck, Delsys, Sparkun and Adafruit which kindly contributed to our event with interactive demonstrations and equipment for our group projects. We couldn’t have had such a successful summer school without these companies!
The format of our summer school was for the students to be educated and exposed to various topics related to wearable sensors in the morning through the form of seminars. On the first afternoon, we invited companies to come give interactive demonstrations on equipment such as ECG’s and recording insoles. Using the knowledge gained, in the following afternoons, the students were placed in groups of 6-8 students had to work together to design and implement a project involving wearable sensors on a variety of topics and applications. Topics ranged from sensor tracking of postural responses to validation of sensors with motion capture and more! The event concluded with groups presenting their findings and experiences in front a panel of speakers as well as their peers. Congratulations to our two group project winners- Most Innovative Award went to Dr. Jean- Sébastien Blouin’s group on “Open- field Tracking of Human Navigation” and Best Presentation Award went to Dr. Calvin Kuo’s group on “Sensor Tracking of High Impact Events During Daily Activities”. | HQP Training | 2019-08-16 | Karam Elabd |
| AGE-WELL Social Mixer, TorontoThis event is being hosted by the AGE-WELL HQP Advisory Committee and the Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee in Ontario.
The purpose of this social is to learn from each other, share stories, tips, strategies, and strengthen relationships between Early Stage Researchers (HQPs - Highly Qualified Personnel) and Older Adults/Caregivers. Independent, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Toronto/Toronto Rehab Institute | Networking and Partnerships | 2019-03-27 | Ron Beleno, Arezoo Talebzadeh, Victoria Young, Samantha Sandassie, Vicki Komisar, Shabnam Haghzare |
| Analysis of pelvis impact velocity during real-life sideways falls by older adultsPresented a project on the hip impact velocities of older adults living in long-term care homes who experienced sideways falls at an inter-departmental symposium. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2020-03-24 | Daxton Chan, Nataliya Shishov, Helen Chong, Vicki Komisar, Karam Elabd, Steve Robinovitch |
| Investigating the nature, goals, sequence and perceived impact of strategies used to implement hip protectors in Fraser Health long-term care homes University of Manitoba, Fraser Health, University of Waterloo, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-10-23 | Alexandra Korall, Helen Chong, Fabio Feldman, "Pauli Gardner", Vicki Komisar, Andrew Laing, Dawn Mackey, Steve Robinovitch, Kathryn Sibley |
| Quantifying head impact severity in falls by older adults through recreations with a falling dummyOrigins of Balance Deficits and Falls (OBDAF) research cluster at the University of British Columbia. Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-30 | Karam Elabd, Brigitte Potvin, Vicki Komisar, Steve Robinovitch |
| CSA Express Document on Hip Protectors (EXP08-17)Wearable hip protectors are used to reduce the risk of hip fracture in the event of a fall. This Express Document addresses the need for a method to measure the protective value of hip protectors in the laboratory setting. We review practical issues related to the use of hip protectors and describe a method for measuring the reduction in force applied to the bone provided by hip protectors during a simulated fall. Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-04-17 | Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| Development and Testing of an Adhesive Hip Protector in an Acute Care EnvironmentPresenter: Emily O'Hearn Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-10-30 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| Development of an Adhesive Hip ProtectorPresenter: Emily O'Hearn Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-04-04 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman, "Colin Russell" |
| The Development and Testing of an Adhesive Hip ProtectorPresenter: Emily O'Hearn Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-04-17 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| The role of the arms in transferring: a comparison of relative loading of the arms between young and older adults Introduction
Being able to transfer from sitting to standing is essential for everyday mobility and becomes increasingly difficult with ageing. As people age, leg muscles used in transferring decrease dramatically in strength generative capacity. In order to still generate sufficient strength and power to propel the trunk forwards and upwards, older adults may need to rely on their arms. Surprisingly, few studies investigated the role of the arms during transferring. The aim of this study is to identify how the use of the arms affects kinematics and kinetics during transferring, and to test the hypothesis that older adults will transfer with a higher loading of the armrests compared to young adults, especially at higher transfer speeds.
Methods
We plan to measure 10 older adults at an assisted living facility, and 10 young adults in the lab. Participants will wear inertial sensors on their trunk, arms and legs. They will transfer from an instrumented chair to determine moment of seat off and forces and moments on the armrests and under the feet. Young adults will additionally wear motion capture markers for validation of sensor-derived measures, such as trunk angle and transfer duration, against our Qualisys Miqus system. Participants will be asked to transfer 3 times per condition, without instruction and -in randomized order- at normal or fast speed and with or without the use of the armrests.
Results
Our preliminary results reveal that young adults load about 35% of their body weight on the armrests. Moreover, we observed that when the arms are used, the transfer duration decreases and the peak angle and rate of trunk flexion increase.
Potential implications
An improved understanding of the role of the arms during transferring may reveal targets for improving transfer ability in older adults, such as the inclusion of upper extremity exercise in interventions.
Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-31 | Tim Lui, Steve Robinovitch, Kim VanSchooten |
| CBC Radio interview: Compliant Flooring ResearchCBC Radio Interview related to compliant flooring to reduce the risk of injuries from falls Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-03-07 | Fabio Feldman |
| A Scoping Literature Review of Dementia-Friendly Hospital DesignDementia-Friendly Hospital Design
Belinda Parke, RN, MScN, PhD, GNC(C), Marie Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN, Kathleen F. Hunter, NP, PhD, GNC(C), Thane Chambers, MLIS, Karin Wolf-Ostermann, Mohamad Nadim Adi, PhD, MA, BSC Architecture, MRAIC, Fabio Feldman, PhD, Gloria Gutman, PhD; A Scoping Literature Review of Dementia-Friendly Hospital Design, The Gerontologist, Volume 57, Issue 4, 1 August 2017, Pages e62–e74, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnw128
Published: 09 November 2016
Purpose:
We report the findings of a knowledge synthesis research project on the topic of dementia-friendly acute care (D-FAC) design. This exploratory project systematically mapped what is known about D-FAC physical design in hospitals. We discuss our challenges in locating reportable evidence and the implications of such design for maximizing independent function while ensuring safety and harm reduction in older people living with dementia. Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-09 | Fabio Feldman, Gloria Gutman |
| Hip Protector SymposiumGroup symposium discussing the importance of hip protectors, barriers and facilitators to hip protector acceptance and continued adherence and introducing a novel adhesive hip protector designed for the acute care environment Fraser Health, University of Manitoba, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-28 | Fabio Feldman, Alexandra Korall, Emily O'Hearn |
| Will a "Stick-on" Hip Protector Improve Patient Compliance in Wearing Protectors in the Hospital EnvironmentOral presentation at the Harnessing Technology for Aging-in-Place, 24th annual John K. Friesen Conference in the Panel 3 discussion on Technologies for Managing Your Home and Making It/You Safer. Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-15 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| Will Stick-on Hip Protectors Improve Patient Compliance?Oral presentation at the Canadian Association on Gerontology 2015 Conference, From Possibility to Practice in Aging: Shaping a Future for All, in the seminar series on Falls, Frailty and Functional Ability. Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-24 | Emily O'Hearn, Steve Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman |
| ISPGR BlogInternational Society for Posture and Gait - World Congress BLOG | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-07-01 | Kim VanSchooten |
| Safe for Elders Learning CircleSafe for Elders, Safe for all is an initiative supported by the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, 6 First Nation communities within the Fraser Canyon, and the Fraser and Interior Health Authorities. It began as a participatory research project to examine the high incidence of falls and injury within First Nation populations. Among other things, the research project pointed out the need for the development of a broad range of falls and injury prevention resources to support Elders. With funding from the Interior Health Authority and support from the Fraser Health Authority, our consortium developed a calendar, a brochure, posters, a BINGO game, and a website, and are currently working on a game for children and youth. Our intention is to reach people of all ages and in doing so, reduce the high incidence of falls. These resources are available at www.safeforelders.com and can easily be adapted to meet the needs of any community. In addition to resources, we have established some wonderful partnerships. Join our webinar and find out more about our research, our resources, and our great relationships! Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-16 | Fabio Feldman |
| The Serious Side of Gravity: Prevention of Falls & FracturesJune 8: OTN Webcast: The Serious Side of Gravity: Prevention of Falls & Fractures
Event Date: Wednesday June 08 2016, 12:30 - 14:00
Presented By: Fabio Feldman
Fraser Health | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-06-08 | Fabio Feldman |
| BC Falls and Injury Prevention Coalition (BCFIPC)The BC Falls and Injury Prevention Coalition (BCFIPC) is a multisectoral collaborative of individuals or organization members who have regional or provincial-level representation for an organization, academic institution, professional association and/or community agency whose work has the ability to influence the reduction falls and fall-related injuries among older persons in British Columbia. Fraser Health, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-01-15 | Fabio Feldman, Steve Robinovitch, Bobbi Symes |
| Dementia Friendly Community Action Plan 2016The City of New Westminster (City), with funding support from the Province of British Columbia
and in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the Fraser Health Authority, developed
this Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan Fraser Health | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-10-10 | Fabio Feldman |
| Postdoctoral Fellow Representative, Centre on Aging Advisory Board University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2020-09-01 | Alexandra Korall |
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