Ed virtual observation unit falls program
Ed virtual observation unit falls program has been studied in 1 paper since 2025: 1 trial in people. The newest paper, Feb 6, 2025: “An Emergency Department Virtual Observation Unit Fall Prevention Program: A Pilot Acceptability Study”.
1 paper studies it1 findingUpdated
See all 1 papers on ed virtual observation unit falls program
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“A larger percentage of patients in the intervention group reported doing something to change their risk of falling compared to the non-intervention group by exercising or making their home safer.”
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funder: Strong
- Human trial1
Studies in people
1 study gave ed virtual observation unit falls program to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trialsix months | 35 peopleaged 65 and aboveEnglish-speaking patients older than 65 who were able to ambulate, deemed safe for admission to the ED VOU Falls program, and resided within the VOU catchment area | Cureus, Feb 6, 2025 |
What did studies of ed virtual observation unit falls program find?
1Studies of ed virtual observation unit falls program measured one outcome, actions to reduce fall risk.
Actions to reduce fall risk
upin humans1
1 study
Actions to reduce fall risk
upin humans1
Ed virtual observation unit falls program increases actions to reduce fall risk in humans.
“A larger percentage of patients in the intervention group reported doing something to change their risk of falling compared to the non-intervention group by exercising or making their home safer.”
Human trialsix months
Cureus