Advanced Technology in Balance Rehabilitation and Fall Prevention Quiz

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What is the primary objective of gerontechnology?

To provide solutions for aging challenges (correct)
To study the process of aging using technology
To understand the challenges of aging
To compensate for weakened functions in the elderly

In which areas does gerontechnology aim to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of manpower and resources?

Health, housing, mobility, communication, and work (correct)
Healthcare, finance, technology, and transportation
Housing, transportation, communication, and social activities
Physical health, mental health, social health, and caregiving

What is the interdisciplinary academic and professional field related to designing technology for the elderly called?

Senior Technology Solutions
Geriatric Engineering
Elderly Care Technology
Gerontology Technology (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a goal of gerontechnology?

To study aging using technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of designing technology for independent living and social participation of older persons?

Maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in elderly care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of gerontechnology mainly focused on?

Health, housing, mobility, communication, and work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of aging-in-place?

To remain living in their own residence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What changes may occur in individuals during the process of aging-in-place?

Psychological, physical, and social changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What impact do falls have on older adults?

They can result in physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged over 65 falls every year?

25% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of fall prevention technologies?

Being proactive in preventing falls (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gerontechnological device provides real-time monitoring and is connected to a response system?

Video monitoring part of a whole system – home automation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a useful tip for clinicians providing telerehabilitation for older adults?

Using a coaching model for patients to increase patients’ accountability for each session (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Environmental Gerontology study?

The relationship between environmental characteristics and older adults’ capacities to perform ADLs and IADLs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of fear of falling among older adults?

Depression and social isolation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Gerontechnology aim to provide older adults with?

Services or products that help them reduce environmental pressure and build preferences for the use or non-use of technology at home. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of rehabilitation robots?

Assisting in mobility exercises and activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why were some clinicians skeptical about the idea of robots helping in rehabilitation therapy?

Therapy involves manual skills that are difficult to automate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit idea behind the development of technology for rehabilitation?

Partial automation of repetitive aspects of rehabilitation therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the logical progression of the development of robotic devices for rehabilitation therapy?

To allow patients to practice repetitive aspects of therapy on their own (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was implicit in the development of technology for rehabilitation?

Partial automation to assist in rehabilitation therapy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did some clinicians express unbelief toward the idea that robots could help meet rehabilitation goals?

Robots lack empathy and emotional understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern about the ability of robots to replicate hands-on therapy effectively?

Robots are not intelligent and sensitive to contra-indications like human therapists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated researchers to continue the development of robotic devices for rehabilitation therapy?

An interest in providing a means for patients to practice therapy on their own (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the logical target chosen by research teams for robotic therapy devices?

Active assist exercise (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did researchers choose active assist exercise as the therapeutic target for robotic therapy devices?

It is cost-effective and easily implemented in rehabilitation clinics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of robot-assisted therapy (active assist therapy) mentioned in the text?

Improved motor control and plasticity after neurologic injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why engineers were interested in developing robotic tools for rehabilitation therapy?

To provide a means for patients to practice therapy on their own (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason mentioned in the text for the development of robotic devices for stroke survivors?

To provide a cost-effective way to offer more repetitive therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the researchers' goal in using robotic tools for rehabilitation therapy, according to the text?

To improve understanding of motor control after neurologic injury and motor plasticity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a concern among some therapists regarding the development of robotic devices for rehabilitation therapy?

Robots might replace therapists (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the perception among some engineers interested in robotic therapy regarding the ability of robots to replace therapists?

They were doubtful about robots replacing therapists due to the complexity and interpersonal nature of therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers