Loop Evidence Summary: Wearable Devices for Fall Prevention
Last updated: March 31, 2023
The purpose of this Loop Evidence Summary is to provide an overview of wearable devices most commonly used for fall prevention. This document covers the key types of wearable devices, their uses, and new developments in this field of research and practice. Recommendations for further research and best practices that could optimize the use of wearables for the detection and prediction of falls among older adults are also provided. Details on the literature evaluating their effectiveness are provided at the end of the document.