Büşra Can, Aslı Tufan, Şevval Karadağ, Nurdan Şentürk Durmuş, Mümüne Topçu, Berrin Aysevinç, Songül Çeçen Düzel, Sevda Dağcıoğlu, Nazire Afşar Fak, Gökhan Tazegül, Ali Serdar Fak
BACKGROUND: Real-world research to evaluate the effect of device technology in preventing fall-related morbidity is limited. This pilot study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a non-wearable fall detection device in older nursing home residents. METHODS: The study was conducted in a nursing home with single-resident rooms. Fall detection devices were randomly set up in half of the rooms. Demographic data, comorbidities, lists of medications, and functional, nutritional, and frailty status were recorded...
April 17, 2024: Psychogeriatrics: the Official Journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society