Smart alerts and cameras cut hospital falls in massive study
NCT ID NCT06339125
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three ways to prevent hospital patients from falling: a computer alert that warns nurses when a patient is at risk, a camera system that lets nurses see patients, or both together. Over 5,000 adult patients and their nurses took part. The goal was to see which method best reduces falls and injuries.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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