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Preventing Slips And Falls Through Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Findings From A Study Of Limited-Service Restaurants, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Theodore K. Courtney, Wen-Ruey Chang, David A. Lombardi, Yueng-Hsiang Huang, Melanie J. Brennan, Melissa J. Perry, Jeffrey N. Katz, Santosh K. Verma
Preventing Slips And Falls Through Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Findings From A Study Of Limited-Service Restaurants, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Theodore K. Courtney, Wen-Ruey Chang, David A. Lombardi, Yueng-Hsiang Huang, Melanie J. Brennan, Melissa J. Perry, Jeffrey N. Katz, Santosh K. Verma
Environmental and Occupational Health Faculty Publications
Background/Objective
Physical activity has been shown to be beneficial at improving health in some medical conditions and in preventing injury. Epidemiologic studies suggest that physical activity is one factor associated with a decreased risk for slips and falls in the older (≥65 years) adult population. While the risk of slips and falls is generally lower in younger than in older adults; little is known of the relative contribution of physical activity in preventing slips and falls in younger adults. We examined whether engagement in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) was protective of slips and falls among a younger/middle-aged (≤50 years old) …
Internet And Telephonic Ivr Mixed-Mode Survey For Longitudinal Studies: Choice, Retention, And Data Equivalency, Santosh K. Verma, Theodore K. Courtney, David A. Lombardi, Wen-Ruey Chang, Yueng-Hsiang Huang, Melanye J. Brennan, Melissa J. Perry
Internet And Telephonic Ivr Mixed-Mode Survey For Longitudinal Studies: Choice, Retention, And Data Equivalency, Santosh K. Verma, Theodore K. Courtney, David A. Lombardi, Wen-Ruey Chang, Yueng-Hsiang Huang, Melanye J. Brennan, Melissa J. Perry
Environmental and Occupational Health Faculty Publications
Purpose
This study examined data equivalency and loss to follow-up rates from Internet and interactive voice response (IVR) system surveys in a prospective-cohort study.
Methods
475 limited-service restaurant workers participating in the 12-week study were given a choice to report their weekly slipping experience by either IVR or Internet. Demographic differences, loss to follow-up, self-reported rates of slipping, and selection of first and last choices were compared.
Results
Loss to follow-up rates were slightly higher for those choosing the IVR mode. Rates of slipping and selection of first and last choices were not significantly different between survey modes. Propensity to …