Interventions designed to prevent healthcare bed-related injuries in patients

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older People: A Systematic Overview. The SENATOR Project ONTOP Series

“…Anderson et al 2012 [61] (AMSTAR = 9), assessed 2 RCTs that investigated the effect of bed modifications (low height beds and bed exit alarms) on patient falls, fall-related injuries and bed-related injuries in hospitals (acute and subacute wards) and care facilities. Due to the diversity of the interventions, the 2 studies could not be combined and the results were described for each.…”

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older People: A Systematic Overview. The SENATOR Project ONTOP Series

“…Anderson et al 2012 [61] (AMSTAR = 9), assessed 2 RCTs that investigated the effect of bed modifications (low height beds and bed exit alarms) on patient falls, fall-related injuries and bed-related injuries in hospitals (acute and subacute wards) and care facilities. Due to the diversity of the interventions, the 2 studies could not be combined and the results were described for each.…”

US and Dutch nurse experiences with fall prevention technology within nursing home environment and workflow: A qualitative study

“…Not only can environments be changed but environmental change is particularly powerful in having the potential to impact an entire resident population. It is clear that audible undirected position monitor alarms were taken for granted at the US site environment, despite the fact that research has not substantiated that these monitors reduce falls 5,8,10 or injury associated with falls 11,12 and despite longtime practitioner calls for their elimination. 19–21 In addition, the nursing station remains a fixture of coordination, a site to place high-risk residents for high visibility despite its trafficked, noisy, and public nature.…”

The role of assistive devices in frail elderly people with fragility fractures: a narrative review

“…Since 25% of falls in the healthcare setting occur from the bed [48] , patients who have difficulty getting in and out of bed may benefit from bedrails, a bed trapeze or leg lifters. Bedrails provide a physical barrier, protecting elderly patients from bed falls [49] . A bed trapeze helps with bed mobility, especially in the transition from the supine to the sitting position [50] .…”

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older People: A Systematic Overview. The SENATOR Project ONTOP Series

“…Anderson et al 2012 [61] (AMSTAR = 9), assessed 2 RCTs that investigated the effect of bed modifications (low height beds and bed exit alarms) on patient falls, fall-related injuries and bed-related injuries in hospitals (acute and subacute wards) and care facilities. Due to the diversity of the interventions, the 2 studies could not be combined and the results were described for each.…”

US and Dutch nurse experiences with fall prevention technology within nursing home environment and workflow: A qualitative study

“…Not only can environments be changed but environmental change is particularly powerful in having the potential to impact an entire resident population. It is clear that audible undirected position monitor alarms were taken for granted at the US site environment, despite the fact that research has not substantiated that these monitors reduce falls 5,8,10 or injury associated with falls 11,12 and despite longtime practitioner calls for their elimination. 19–21 In addition, the nursing station remains a fixture of coordination, a site to place high-risk residents for high visibility despite its trafficked, noisy, and public nature.…”

The role of assistive devices in frail elderly people with fragility fractures: a narrative review

“…Since 25% of falls in the healthcare setting occur from the bed [48] , patients who have difficulty getting in and out of bed may benefit from bedrails, a bed trapeze or leg lifters. Bedrails provide a physical barrier, protecting elderly patients from bed falls [49] . A bed trapeze helps with bed mobility, especially in the transition from the supine to the sitting position [50] .…”

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older People: A Systematic Overview. The SENATOR Project ONTOP Series

“…Anderson et al 2012 [61] (AMSTAR = 9), assessed 2 RCTs that investigated the effect of bed modifications (low height beds and bed exit alarms) on patient falls, fall-related injuries and bed-related injuries in hospitals (acute and subacute wards) and care facilities. Due to the diversity of the interventions, the 2 studies could not be combined and the results were described for each.…”

US and Dutch nurse experiences with fall prevention technology within nursing home environment and workflow: A qualitative study

“…Not only can environments be changed but environmental change is particularly powerful in having the potential to impact an entire resident population. It is clear that audible undirected position monitor alarms were taken for granted at the US site environment, despite the fact that research has not substantiated that these monitors reduce falls 5,8,10 or injury associated with falls 11,12 and despite longtime practitioner calls for their elimination. 19–21 In addition, the nursing station remains a fixture of coordination, a site to place high-risk residents for high visibility despite its trafficked, noisy, and public nature.…”

The role of assistive devices in frail elderly people with fragility fractures: a narrative review

“…Since 25% of falls in the healthcare setting occur from the bed [48] , patients who have difficulty getting in and out of bed may benefit from bedrails, a bed trapeze or leg lifters. Bedrails provide a physical barrier, protecting elderly patients from bed falls [49] . A bed trapeze helps with bed mobility, especially in the transition from the supine to the sitting position [50] .…”