Publications by authors named "Anneli Teder-Braschinsky"
Article Synopsis
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) increases the risk of dementia in older adults, and virtual reality (VR) may be useful for early assessment and cognitive training.
- A study was conducted with fifteen older adults with MCI in Estonia to evaluate their experience using a VR supermarket application, comparing results to a previous study in Italy.
- While participants reported low side effects and some enjoyment, their intention to continue using VR decreased, indicating that cultural differences may affect technology acceptance and user experience.
Parkinson's Disease and Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Are Independent Risk Factors of Falls in the Elderly.
Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord
October 2019
Objectives: Deteriorating functionality and loss of mobility, resulting from Parkinson's disease, may be worsened by osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of joint disease causing pain and functional impairment. We assessed the association between symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis, falls, and the ability to walk among patients with Parkinson's disease compared to a control group.
Methods: A total of 136 patients with Parkinson's disease in Southern Estonia and 142 controls with an average age of 76.