Mechanical Property, Efficacy, and User Experience of an Innovative Wearable Device in Preventing Fall-Induced Injuries.
Kaixin HuZhongyang GuanZhijie HeSiran LuoHongbin FangYan ZhangLi DingYing XuLiuya JiangConghui FuXiaoqing ZhaoJie JiaChenkai WuPublished in: Innovation in aging (2024)
These results underscored the potential of the IBPV in reducing fall-induced injuries by mitigating the impact force on the hip during falls. Future studies with more rigorous design are needed to confirm whether this active wearable device may serve as a dependable fall protection product.