Fall prevention Signs and Symptoms Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects are randomised either to receive bed and chair sensor equipment, or standard care (control arm). Subjects are allocated to the sensor or control arm using the web based randomisation service
Sponsors
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. In-patients 2. Male and female 3. Elderly, i.e., aged 65 years and over
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Permanently bed bound prior to admission 2. Moribund/unconscious 3. Receiving end of life care on admission 4. Previously been included in the study in an earlier admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of bedside in-patient falls per 1,000 bed days from time of randomisation until the participant is discharged from the ward. A bedside fall is defined as an unexpected event in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor or lower level in the area around the bedside, with the bedside being defined as the area encompassed by the curtained area surrounding the bed. Outcomes are measured one day prior, or on the day of, discharge. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcomes are measured one day prior, or on the day of, discharge: 1. Number of injurious in-patient falls per 1,000 bed days, defined as falls resulting in abrasion, bruise, swelling, cut, laceration, dislocation, fracture or muscle sprain or strain 2. Length of hospital stay 3. Residential status on discharge 4. Transfer/mobility score and activities of daily living, measured using the Barthel Index 5. Fear of falling, measured using the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (mFES) to ascertain any differential fear of falling in the two participant groups due to an increased awareness of a potential for a fall, or a greater sense of safety arising from sensor use 6. Health related quality of life, measured using the EUROQOL EQ-5D | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed