An investigation of underfoot accidents in a MAIM (Merseyside Accident Information Model) database.
Underfoot accidents taken from a study of patient interviews have been analysed to investigate factors that may be implicated in the causes of the accidents. Within the sample of patients in this study women holding items are more at risk than men from underfoot accidents. Carrying items such as shopping and handbags may obstruct the line of sight to underfoot hazards, affect balance and adversely affect reflex corporal movements that may help prevent injury.
Davies
J C
JC
Computing Services Department, The University of Liverpool, UK. j.c.davies@liverpool.ac.uk
Stevens
G
G
Manning
D P
DP
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D015984:Causality; D003625:Data Collection; D003628:Database Management Systems; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012984:Software