Alarming and/or Alerting Device Effectiveness in Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Perceptions against the use of alarming devices persist in long-term care environments as they are seen as annoying, costly, and a waste of time to the staff involved. Ascertaining whether these perceptions are true or false via the literature was a focus of this study. Proper information to educate staff and to work past these perceptions can be a positive effector for resident safety. Many facilitators for the use of alarming devices were found, as well as many barriers to their use as well. New technology is changing the perceptions regarding these types of devices as time passes. Education is a key component for staff, residents, and families. There are "traditional" issues with the use of alarms such as alarm fatigue by caregivers, high costs of implementation, and issues with proper

SUBMITTER: Mileski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6473316 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature