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Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation

Behavioral Health Sciences

Factors Associated to Fall-related Head Impact Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

7:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Location: Station 2

Presenting Author(s)

Lingjun Chen

PhD Candidate
University of Kansas Medical Center
Tobia Zanotto, PhD

Assistant Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Non-presenting Author(s)

James R. fang

PhD Candidate
University of Kansas Medical Center
Abbas Tabatabaei, PhD (he/him/his)

Postdoctoral fellow
University of Kansas Medical Center
Jacob J. Sosnoff, PhD

Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Learning Objectives:

Identify individual-, environmental-, and task-level factors associated with fall-related head impacts among older adults based on current literature
Distinguish between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors to inform potential prevention strategies
Recognize the role of fall mechanics—particularly multi-segment movement strategies—in mitigating head impact risk during falls