Publications by authors named "Amaia Ramos"
Objective: Older adults are at high risk of falls and this problem calls for efficient and scalable interventions. This study investigated whether a motion capture system paired with balance training exergaming software is a feasible strategy to deliver therapeutic exercise to older adults in an aged care facility.
Methods: This study analyzed data from a quality improvement rehabilitation initiative.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the intention of healthcare professionals, specifically doctors and nurses, to get vaccinated against the A/H1N1 influenza virus and their views on the pandemic's severity compared to seasonal flu.
- - Conducted between November 6-16, 2009, the survey received responses from 115 health workers, revealing that only 33.3% of doctors and 13.6% of nurses planned to receive the vaccine, with significant differences noted.
- - Findings indicated that a majority of health professionals, especially nurses, were reluctant to get vaccinated against A/H1N1 at the start of the vaccination campaign, despite some recognizing a high risk for themselves.