FALL

This study tests whether a portable, low-resistance bike that clamps to a hospital bed can help patients stay active during their stay. Hospitalized people often lose muscle and face problems like weakness, delirium, and blood clots from too much bed rest. The study will enroll 8…

This study tests a fall prevention program called AL-STEADI in seven assisted living centers. About 700 residents who are at risk of falling will either receive the program or standard care. Researchers will track how many falls occur over 12 months to see if the program helps pr…

This study tests a digital program that gives people with multiple sclerosis personalized strategies to avoid falls. About 80 participants who have MS and have fallen recently will be split into two groups: one gets the program plus general fall prevention info, the other gets on…

This study looks at two ways to teach nursing students how to assess a patient's risk of falling: using a live actor (standard patient) or a computer program (web-based simulation). About 120 first-year nursing students will take part, and researchers will measure their knowledge…

This study looks at whether using actors or computer simulations can help nursing students learn more about preventing patient falls. About 81 senior nursing students will take part. The goal is to see if these training methods improve their knowledge and attitudes about fall saf…

This observational study follows 280 older adults (65+) who visited the emergency department after a simple fall and were sent home. Researchers will track changes in daily activities like bathing and dressing over 30 days. The goal is to find out how common functional decline is…