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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Vision Care in Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Patients
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Vision Care system in preventing falls among hospitalized patients. The study will compare the incidence of falls among patients receiving usual care with that among patients monitored using the Vision Care system during hospitalization.
Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Vision Care System in Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
530
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-10-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vision Care
Vision Care is an automated patient monitoring system designed to support the prevention of falls in hospitalized patients. The system uses an optical sensor installed in the patient's hospital room to continuously monitor patient movements and posture. When predefined movements or postures associated with a potential risk of falling are detected, the system generates an alert that is transmitted to the nursing staff through a mobile device (PDA), allowing them to assess the patient and take appropriate preventive measures. The system is used in addition to usual clinical care and standard fall prevention measures.