Effectiveness of an integrated three‐mode bed exit alarm system in reducing inpatient falls within an acute care setting

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim</jats:title><jats:p>To examine the effectiveness of an integrated three‐mode bed exit alarm system in reducing inpatient falls within an acute care hospital setting in Singapore.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method</jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective before‐and‐after study design was adopted.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>Our results revealed that the use of bed exit alarms are associated with a reduction in falls incidence.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title><jats:p>Bed exit alarm systems are associated with reduced fall incidence. Nonetheless, for an institution to benefit from the technology, there will be a need to take into account the effects of “alarm fatigue”, ability of nurses to respond in time to alarms, and selection of right alarm mode/limits based on the patient's profile.</jats:p></jats:sec>

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