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Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification
Published on: April 6, 2020
Effectiveness of an integrated three-mode bed exit alarm system in reducing inpatient falls within an acute care
Jason Phil Seow1, Tse Lert Chua2, Fazila Aloweni1
1Division of Nursing, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Aim:
To examine the effectiveness of an integrated three-mode bed exit alarm system in reducing inpatient falls within an acute care hospital setting in Singapore.
Method:
A retrospective before-and-after study design was adopted.
Results:
Our results revealed that the use of bed exit alarms are associated with a reduction in falls incidence.
Conclusion:
Bed exit alarm systems are associated with reduced fall incidence. Nonetheless, for an institution to benefit from the technology, there will be a need to take into account the effects of "alarm fatigue", ability of nurses to respond in time to alarms, and selection of right alarm mode/limits based on the patient's profile.
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