Nurses' Perceptions of Telemonitoring Devices to Reduce Falls Among Hospitalized Patients: A Literature Review

Purpose:

Technological advances have led to the adoption of telemonitoring devices for fall prevention. Multiple previous studies looked at the effectiveness of these devices. However, few studies looked at nursing staff perceptions of the technology. The current integrated literature review examined factors that influence nurses' and nursing staff's acceptance of telemonitoring technology for fall prevention.

Method:

Three databases (CINAHL, Embase, and PubMed) were searched from January 2010 through September 2023. Study themes were analyzed, and study quality was appraised. Thirteen articles were identified and analyzed.

Results:

Nurses' perceptions included positive, negative, and mixed views of tele-monitoring technology. Key factors influencing staff perceptions of telemonitoring technology include the effectiveness of the technology at improving patient safety, its ease of use, and the degree to which staff felt supported by nursing leadership and hospital administration.

Conclusion:

Findings demonstrate the importance of involving nurses in decisions regarding implementation of new technology. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(4), 6–10.]