What are the implications of using chair alarms on the rate of falls among hospitalized patients with a history of falls?
Abstract
Chair alarms, as part of a broader fall prevention strategy, have not been conclusively shown to reduce falls among hospitalized patients, with available evidence remaining weak and inconclusive.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Balance
Gait
and Falls Prevention
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Hip and Femur Fractures
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026