Workshops

Workshop 1
Objective assessment of habitual physical activity and fitness in epidemiological studies
Time 1-4pm Tuesday 24th May
Location Glasgow Caledonian University
Presenter
Soren Brage, MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, Cambridge, UK
Abstract
This workshop will provide an overview of strengths and limitations of accelerometry and heart rate monitoring methods for the objective assessment of physical activity during free-living. The workshop will include introductory demonstrations of feasible individual calibration methods, which also yield estimates of cardio-respiratory fitness. The focus will be on practical issues of the processes involved, as well as in-the-field quality assurance measures.

Workshop 2
Sensor-based fall detection and prediction
Time 1-4pm Tuesday 24th May
Location Glasgow Caledonian University
Presenters
Stephen Redmond; Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Michael Marschollek; Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics, University of Braunschweig – Institute of Technology and Hannover Medical School, Germany
Abstract
Falls are among the predominant causes for morbidity and mortality. Recent developments in sensor technology and algorithms allow for the assessment of mobility-associated parameters using small mobile or home-based devices. The data gathered can be used both for detecting fall events and for predicting future falls. Following an introduction to the clinical problem area of falls, fall-related consequences and established clinical fall risk assessment tests, the aim of this workshop is to provide an in-depth introduction to current research in the field of sensor-based fall detection and prediction. Furthermore, different technical approaches will be discussed with the participants as well as possibilities to evaluate these approaches in realistic settings. For the detailed Programme please click here.