INBED: A Highly Specialized System for Bed-Exit-Detection and Fall Prevention on a Geriatric Ward
Objective: In geriatric institutions, the risk of falling of patients is very high and frequently leads to fractures of the femoral neck, which can result in serious consequences and medical costs. With regard to the current numbers of elderly people, the need for smart solutions for the prevention...
Main Authors: | Nico Jähne-Raden, Ulf Kulau, Michael Marschollek, Klaus-Hendrik Wolf |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Sensors |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/5/1017 |
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