Development of a generic fall prediction model using relevant intrinsic and extrinsic factors in both indoor and outdoor settings (INU Fall risk)

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The research project focusses on assessing indoor and outdoor movements of people with a high fall risk (older population) and the related environment using video-based recordings. E.g., by using CCTV in indoor institutions (Korea and Germany) and on the streets (Korea). Also, occurring falls will be registered. Secondly, intrinsic and extrinsic video-based parameters will be determined and quantified and sequentially, fed into AI models to develop a generic prospective fall risk model. In parallel, in part of the population recorded above, other physiological parameters (e.g., cardio-vascular and lower extremity related) which have been associated with fall risk and maintaining balance will be gathered using questionnaires and tests in laboratory settings. In a third step, these parameters will also be incorporated into the fall risk prediction model and, depending on the importance of these physiological parameters in the AI fall risk prediction model, they can be identified for exercise in training programmes aiming to prevent falls. PROJECT OUTCOMES The collaboration aims to develop a generic AI fall risk prediction model based on indoor and outdoor video recordings with integration of intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk related factors. Also, physiological related parameters will be related to fall risk and identified as input for training programmes. WORKSHOPS The general objectives of the workshops and research visits are to bring researchers of INU and UniMS together to strengthen the network between the institutes, to exchange expertise, to identify added value of collaboration and to initiate collaborative research projects. Gathering the researchers for face-to-face workshops and research visits enables intense communication and the development of relationships. Language issues may be less prominent in face-to-face discussions compared to online discussions. And traveling budget for such activities are not present at both the Incheon and Münster universities. The aim of the first workshop is to get to better know each other in terms of expertise, outline the background problems in Korea and Germany, identify the state-of the art solutions and possible related innovative possibilities. The objective of the first workshop and research visit is Identification of a funding option, An outline for the collaborative research proposal, Strengthened network between INU and Uni MS, and Identification of intermediate tasks to advance identified issues regarding the research proposal. The objectives of the online meetings are Progress on the intermediate tasks. Preparation of workshop II Exchange expertise The second workshop aims to identify the research questions, plan research project and draft the research proposal. The objective of the second workshop and research visit is a draft of a collaborative research proposal.