Reconfiguring the Patient Room to Increase Patient Stability

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Conditions studied: Elderly, Frail, Accidental Falls, Hospitals

In brief

Despite decades of research into patient falls, falls and the injuries incurred continue to be a serious threat to patient safety. Fall rates continue to be unacceptably high. The purpose of this project is to increase the safety of a hospital room for patient mobility, using innovative simulation strategies and patient-centric design.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04003779

Run by

University of Utah

People needed

18

Starts

2022-07-14

Expected to finish

2024-09-29

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-28

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Frail elderly, impaired gait

You may not qualify if…

• Use of walking aid

Where it is running

• Dumke Health Professions Building — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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