Sensor-Based Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention to Optimize Nursing Care

In cooperation with IT-Care Holding AG, the implementation of sensor-based pressure ulcer and fall prevention in long-term residential care is being scientifically accompanied, aiming to optimize nursing care. In addition, the acceptance of these systems will be assessed and subsequently improved, while resident-centred health outcomes are intended to be enhanced.
Based on a systematic literature review and analysis of needs, evidence, and application possibilities—as well as user-centred factors for the use of sensor-supported assistance systems—a sensor-based outcome measurement is being developed and tested using expert interviews and standardized expert ratings.
The implementation of the sensor-based support systems is scientifically accompanied, focusing both on the education of users in long-term care and on supporting them in the practical application of the systems.
Subsequently, a feasibility and practicability assessment will be conducted to evaluate the introduction of the systems and to identify facilitating and hindering structures and processes. Finally, an effectiveness evaluation will be carried out in the form of a pragmatic controlled study.