Reto W. Kressig

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Total Citations

195

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About

Reto W. Kressig is a leading geriatrician whose research bridges the gap between aging, technology, and ethical care. His work focuses on fall prevention, mobility disorders, and the responsible integration of intelligent assistive technologies into geriatric medicine. Kressig’s most cited study, “Ethical concerns with the use of intelligent assistive technology” (2019, 195 citations), provides critical qualitative insights from professional stakeholders, highlighting the need for ethical frameworks as AI, robotics, and wearable devices are deployed to support older adults with dementia and disability. This work underscores his commitment to ensuring technological innovation does not compromise patient autonomy or dignity. Beyond this, Kressig has made seminal contributions to understanding gait variability and its role in predicting falls, advancing clinical assessment tools used worldwide. As a professor at the University of Basel and former president of the European Geriatric Medicine Society, he has shaped international guidelines on mobility and aging. With a career spanning hundreds of publications, Kressig’s research remains indispensable for clinicians and technologists striving to improve quality of life for aging populations.