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Personal emergency response systems.

J L Redd1, R D Zura, A E Tanner

  • 1Ira W. De Camp Burn Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1992
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Personal response systems (PRS) help older adults living alone by summoning emergency help. These systems provide significant psychological benefits and can delay institutionalization.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Personal response systems (PRS) are critical safety devices for individuals at risk of emergencies.
  • These systems comprise electronic hardware, an emergency response center, and assistance dispatch.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the components and user demographics of personal response systems.
  • To evaluate the impact of PRS on healthcare utilization and user well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Review of personal response system components and user characteristics.
  • Analysis of reported emergency frequencies and program coordinator assessments of PRS impact.

Main Results:

  • Primary users are women aged 70-80 living alone with health issues prone to falls.

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  • PRS use averages 0.44 to 0.84 emergencies per subscriber annually.
  • Program coordinators report PRS delays institutionalization, reduces hospital admissions/stays, and shortens home attendant services.

    • Conclusions:

    • Personal response systems offer substantial benefits for at-risk older adults.
    • The psychologic value to users and their families is a key positive impact.
    • PRS contribute to independent living and reduced healthcare burdens.