Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gait risk identification with information technologies systems (GRIIT)
Agreement Number:
1002324
Agreement Value:
$305,415.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2023 - Jan 30, 2026
Description:
Falls by older adults can result in lasting and critical consequences,
including, injury, long-term disability, and even death. Screening is the first
step in identifying fall risk and preventing future falls by predicting
individuals at higher risk. At present, a history of falls and reported
abnormalities of gait are found to be the best predictors of future falls.
Novel technologies, such as sensors, can be an effective, efficient and
economical way to assess fall risk. However, there is a lack of evidence in
the use of analyzing gait through sensors to predict falls both in-home and
healthcare facilities.
UBC will collaborate with NRC to design, develop and trial a smart sensor
based solution, and provide clinical, caregiver and patient insights,
acceptability and usability testing and validation. This close clinicaltechnical user-centric collaborative approach will innovatively tackle a
growing need to reduce the incidence and impact of falls by older adults.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q4-1002324
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 214 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 20, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59040
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: