Research Article

Tablet PC Enabled Body Sensor System for Rural Telehealth Applications

Table 4

Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for fall detection system.

Type of fall Sensitivity Specificity Accuracy

Hard fall (stand position towards floor) 87.5% 75% 80%
Hard fall (stand position towards bed) 71.42% 69.23% 70%
Soft fall (stand position towards floor) 62.5% 58.33% 60%
Soft fall (stand position towards bed) 55.55% 54.54% 55%