わが国の2010年の高齢化率は23.1％に達したと報告されている.今後も高齢者人口は増加の傾向が予測されることから，高齢者が健康で，可能な限り自立した生活を送ることのできる社会環境が望まれる.高齢者が寝たきりの状態となる要因の1つに，転倒による大腿骨頸部骨折が挙げられる.転倒骨折は高齢者の生活の質を低下させるだけでなく，医療費や介護保険費用の高騰の原因となるため，効果的な転倒予防対策の実施が喫緊の課題である.%Hip fracture is one of the factors of long-term care need among the elderly. This study focuses on the quantitative evaluation of fall risks, and developed the foot pressure measurement device. It consists of shoes insole with seven point pressure sensors and wireless communication units. Field tests with 200 volunteers were conducted by using the developed device. From results, plantar pressure at heel strike and toe off during walking were evaluated. Changes of physical functions were observed between before and after intervention in fall prevention program for fail elderly. This device will be able to use evaluation of fall risks.
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