Health Professions papers
Pofolia organises Health Professions into 1 subfields: 79 papers in total (2012–2026), each with a short summary. The subfields come first, then the most-cited work across the whole field.
Subfields
At a glance
- Most cited: Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community (2012, 3,931 citations).
- The 12 papers listed have 18,156 citations between them.
- 7 of the 8 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 5 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Age and Ageing.
- Published between 2012 and 2024.
Most cited across the field
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2012 · FWCI 514.33 · 3,931 citations
Multi-component exercise programs, both group and home-based, significantly reduce the rate and risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults. Home safety assessments and modifications also effectively decrease fall incidence.
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative
Age and Ageing · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 502.46 · 1,552 citations · Open access
New global guidelines offer a unified, person-centered approach to preventing and managing falls in older adults, addressing inconsistencies in previous recommendations and considering resource limitations.
Analysis of Selected Physical Fitness, Physiological, and Psychological Variables among Government, Government-Aided, and Private School Boys in Chennai District
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) · 2024 · FWCI 1358.34 · 1,546 citations
Boys in private schools in Chennai exhibit superior physical fitness and lower stress levels compared to those in government and government-aided schools, according to a study of 300 students aged 12-15.
Medical Costs of Fatal and Nonfatal Falls in Older Adults
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 218.30 · 1,446 citations · Open access
In 2015, falls among US adults aged 65 and older incurred an estimated $50.0 billion in medical costs, with nonfatal falls accounting for the majority of this expenditure.
Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health: From process to product
QMiP Bulletin · 2015 · FWCI 311.60 · 1,438 citations
This text provides a comprehensive guide to qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, and health, covering the entire research process from conceptualization to reporting findings.
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2019 · FWCI 265.14 · 1,267 citations
Exercise interventions significantly reduce the rate of falls by 23% and the number of people experiencing falls by 15% in community-dwelling older adults, based on high-certainty evidence from 108 randomized controlled trials.
Research methods in physical activity
Journal of Sports Sciences · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 187.12 · 1,258 citations
A book on research methods in physical activity has reached its seventh edition over 30 years, indicating sustained relevance and value.
Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014
MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 138.70 · 1,249 citations · Open access
In 2014, nearly 29 million falls among US adults aged 65+ resulted in 7 million injuries, with 27,000 deaths and 2.8 million emergency department visits.
Walking Speed: The Functional Vital Sign
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2014 · Q2 · FWCI 40.43 · 1,194 citations
Walking speed (WS) is a validated, sensitive measure for assessing and monitoring functional status and overall health, earning it the title of the "sixth vital sign".
Sample size used to validate a scale: a review of publications on newly-developed patient reported outcomes measures
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 39.82 · 1,135 citations · Open access
In German seniors (n=1,792), reporting one fall in the past year reduced quality of life scores by 4.1 points on the EQ-5D scale, while two or more falls reduced it by 9.0 points compared to those with no falls.
Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 13.18 · 1,087 citations · Open access
Updated meta-analysis confirms exercise reduces falls by 21% in community-dwelling older adults, with programs challenging balance and exceeding 3 hours/week showing a 39% reduction.
Gait and Cognition: A Complementary Approach to Understanding Brain Function and the Risk of Falling
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 74.12 · 1,053 citations
Gait and cognitive functions are increasingly recognized as interconnected in older adults, with alterations in one predicting decline in the other and increasing fall risk.
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