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Exploring the feasibility of using a bedside device to help prevent nighttime falls
Kevin Edward Anthony1, Laura Houten2, Pip Logan3
1Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC, Research and Evaluation, Nottingham, England.
Nursing Older People
|October 23, 2024
Summary
The Bide device shows promise for preventing nighttime falls in older adults, improving confidence and being acceptable to users. Further research is needed to optimize recruitment strategies for community health services.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Technology
- Fall Prevention
Background:
- Older adults in the community face risks of preventable nighttime falls.
- Technological interventions for falls prevention are under-researched.
- The Bide device is a novel bedside technology designed to mitigate nighttime falls.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of implementing the Bide device within a community health service setting.
Main Methods:
- Healthcare workers received training on the Bide device and participant identification.
- Participants were recruited, provided with the device, and instructed on its use.
- Feasibility was evaluated through four-week participant interviews and pre/post intervention Falls Efficacy Scale-International scores.
Main Results:
- The Bide device potentially enhanced participants' confidence in nighttime mobility without adverse events.
- The device was generally well-received and easy to operate, with minor usability issues noted.
- Low participant flagging by healthcare workers suggests potential barriers related to workload or technology integration.
Conclusions:
- The Bide device demonstrates feasibility for studying nighttime falls prevention in community-dwelling older adults.
- Embedding research staff within clinical teams may improve participant recruitment for future studies.
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