Technology Supported Improvement, Management and Prevention of Accidental Falls in Hospitals

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Conditions studied: Accidental Falls, Fall Prevention

In brief

The student will observe fall prevention systems in practice in 2 different hospitals considering how fall prevention technology influences staff behaviour and patients safety in the context of accidental falls in hospital. Accidental falls in hospital are rare but can be life changing for those that suffer them as they are often frail patients who are already vulnerable. Current research shows little improvement with any interventions tested which leaves patient facing clinicians with few resources to assist in the prevention of falls. The investigator believes this is because the measure of accidental falls in hospital is not sensitive enough to calibrate for the different contexts in which patients fall. The student would posit that it is the context that is most influential and addressing the context may lead to improved measures so progress can be made in finding solutions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07355556

Run by

University of Nottingham

People needed

200

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Any member of the ward team as defined by the ward manager including students. All healthcare professional groups, ancillary and administrative staff who work on the selected study ward and any temporary staff from agency or other wards who consent to participate.

You may not qualify if…

• Any staff under 18 years old

Where it is running

• University Hospitals of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

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