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Technology to promote safe mobility in the elderly
Nelson A, Powell-Cope G, Gavin-Dreschnack D, et al. Technology to promote safe mobility in the elderly. Nursing Clinics of North America. 2004 Sep;39(3):649-671.

This article discusses technologies designed to help prevent adverse events related to the mobility of geriatric patients (i.e., patient falls, bed rail entrapment, patient handling, and wandering), including hip protectors, wheelchair/scooter safety features, intelligent walkers, fall alarms, and environmental aids.



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