Can sensor-based alert systems in bathrooms improve response time and outcomes for falls in elderly care facilities?
Abstract
Sensor-based alert systems in elderly care facilities could potentially improve response times and outcomes by reducing fall rates, although evidence is mixed and more research is required to confirm their effectiveness.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Balance
Gait
and Falls Prevention
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026