According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the definition of a fall is “a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level” (WHO, 2012). In nursing practice, patient falls are an important issue that should be addressed. In this evidence based practice literature review, we will be evaluating the benefits of bed and chair alarms in the hospital setting for adults age 65 and older who have been found to have a higher risk of falls.
Studies show that at least 40% of all hospital accidents are related to falls and one-third of people over the age of 65 fall every year (Graham, 2012). The Joint Commission has stressed how important fall prevention is by including