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Conway, John Leo, Jr.

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Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly./
Author:	Conway, John Leo, Jr.
Published:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2019,
Description:	77 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 80-12, Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International80-12B.
Subject:	Gerontology. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=13877478
ISBN:	9781392119983

Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly.
Conway, John Leo, Jr.

Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2019 - 77 p.

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 80-12, Section: B.

Thesis (D.N.P.)--The University of Arizona, 2019.

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Background: In relation to falls, 30% of elders experience the danger of an inability to return to get back up (Taylor et al., 2016). This critical period is called a "long-lie," and can result in catastrophic medical complications such as dehydration, internal bleeding, pressure sores, rhabdomyolysis, or death (Taylor et al., 2016; Lipsitz, Tchall, & Klickstein, 2016). Fall detection devices (FDD) send an alert to summon the assistance of a telephone responder; who notifies family and emergency services to prevent fall from becoming a catastrophe (Feldwiser, 2016).Purpose: The purpose of this DNP quality improvement (QI) project is to increase the knowledge, attitude, and willingness of residents of an assisted living facility to utilize FDDs.Design: Eligible participants were given two surveys, one prior to viewing the informational video, and another after viewing the video. The surveys consisted of eight (six point) Likert scale questions ranging from 'strongly disagree' to 'strongly agree.' The process allowed a descriptive analysis between the survey answers for comparisons of knowledge, attitude and willingness towards wearing FDDs.Setting: The survey was conducted at a 150 unit assisted living apartment style community called Madison Meadows in Phoenix, Arizona (Appendix B). The residents range from wheelchair dependent to fully functional, but all share similar risks for poor outcomes related to an undetected fall.Methods: The (QI) project utilizes the power of CAPTology (computes as persuasive technology) to deliver an informational video to change the participants' perceptions from negative to positive regarding FDD use. This may occur without realization; a behavioral modification has occurred.Limitations: The sample size was limited, allowing bias and decreased generalizability. Some participants were able to discuss survey questions prior to participation. This was a onetime look at one facility. The questionnaires may have been to arduous as some participants needed help to complete the forms.Results: The greatest common factor surrounding the use of FDD at Madison Meadows is a lack of resident communication. After presenting the informational video, most resident responses reflect positive changes in knowledge attitude and willingness to use the fall detection device.Conclusion: The greatest common factor surrounding the use of fall detection devices at Madison Meadows is lack of communication, and most specifically resident education. The suggestions of this quality improvement project are to provide education of FDD use at every opportunity.

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533633
Gerontology.

Improving the Use of Mobile Medical Alert Devices in the Elderly.
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