Chair alarms in residential care and acute care: a review of the clinical effectiveness and safety
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Record ID 32011001163
English
Authors' recommendations:
One randomized controlled trial was found that evaluated the use of chair alarms to prevent falls. This study found no difference in the incidence of falls among patients using the bed and chair alarms, compared to usual care. No conclusions can be drawn from a second study included in the systematic review that evaluated a fall alarm worn on the patient’s thigh.No studies were found that evaluated the safety of chair alarms.There is little evidence available on chair alarms to guide decisions regarding the use of these devices for the prevention of falls.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/l0191_chair_alarms_htis-2.pdf
Year Published:
2010
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Protective Devices
- Residential Facilities
- Safety Management
- Wheelchairs
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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