Acquisition of Data on Kinematic Responses to Unpredictable Gait Perturbations: Collection and Quality Assurance of Data for Use in Machine Learning Algorithms for (Near-)Fall Detection.

Slip, trip, and fall (STF) accidents cause high rates of absence from work in many companies. During the 2022 reporting period, the German Social Accident Insurance recorded 165,420 STF accidents, of which 12 were fatal and 2485 led to disability pensions. Particularly in the traffic, transport and logistics sector, STF accidents are the most frequently reported occupational accidents.

The Association between Patient's Age and Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Decision-A Population-Based Diagnoses-Related Group-Based Nationwide Study in Germany.

Investigations on the association between patient's age and head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment decision are sparse. Nationwide diagnoses-related group-based data of 1,226,357 cases hospitalized with primary HNC in Germany from 2005 to 2018 were included. Negative binomial regression was performed to study the development of the treatment rates over time.

Mortality during In-Hospital Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer in Germany: A Diagnosis-Related Group-Based Nationwide Analysis, 2005-2018.

Background: Data on in-hospital MR (IHMR) of head and neck cancer (HNC) are sparse.

Methods: IHMR was determined in Germany between 2005 and 2018 using nationwide population-based diagnosis-related group (DRG) data of 1,090,596 HNC.

Results: The overall average IHMR was 0.

The burden of conveyor belt work in the canteen kitchen: A question of working height?

Background: Working in forced postures and standing continuously can be classified as straining the musculoskeletal system.

Objective: Since such postures are frequently used in hospital canteen kitchens, we used kinematic analysis to determine the working postures of canteen kitchen staff.

Methods: In this study, the daily work routine of 18 (11 w/7 m) workers of a hospital canteen kitchen (Frankfurt Main/Germany) aged 21-62 years (46±13 years) was examined by means of kinematic analysis (CULEA system; IFA; Sankt Augustin/Germany) and a detailed computerized analysis of the activities performed on-site.