Sensor-based prevention of falls and pressure ulcers: A scoping review
A. Winkler, M. Pallauf, S. Krutter, P. Kutschar, J. Osterbrink, B. Krause, N. Nestler
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AbstractGlobal population aging increases the demand for long-term care due to functional and cognitive decline among older adults. Adverse events, particularly falls and pressure ulcers (PUs), are common in long-term care, challenging patient safety and healthcare resources. Both movement-associated phenomena severely affect quality of care (Lampersberger et al., 2022). Falls can cause physical injuries and psychological effects, leading to reduced mobility and quality of life (Cameron et al., 2018). Similarly, PUs are a serious complication with high incidence and prevalence among nursing home residents (Sugathapala et al., 2023). Sensor technologies offer promising solutions for preventing these adverse events by enabling continuous monitoring and early intervention. Given their dependence on nursing care, falls and PUs are key indicators of nursing-sensitive outcomes. Therefore, examining sensor-based strategies for both phenomena together is crucial. We conducted a scoping review to investigate the effects of sensor-based prevention strategies for falls and PUs in long-term care and to explore the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals with these technologies.Keywords: long-term care, falls, pressure ulcers, prevention, sensors
A. Winkler, M. Pallauf, S. Krutter, P. Kutschar, J. Osterbrink, B. Krause, N. Nestler (2024). Sensor-based prevention of falls and pressure ulcers: A scoping review. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1086.opp