Hospital staff reveal secrets to preventing falls in confused patients
NCT ID NCT06738316
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at how hospital workers prevent accidental falls in patients who have temporary or permanent loss of cognitive function (like confusion or dementia). Researchers ran simulations with 53 healthcare staff from different hospitals to find out what works best and what gets in the way. The goal is to use these insights to design better fall-prevention strategies in the future.
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Locations
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Northern Care Alliance, Rochdale Care Organisation
Salford, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
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Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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University Hospitals of Leicester
Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
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