Are wearable devices effective for preventing and detecting falls: an umbrella review (a review of systematic reviews).
Daniel Joseph WarringtonElizabeth Jane ShortisPaula Jane WhittakerPublished in: BMC public health (2021)
This review demonstrated that wearable device technology offers a low-cost and accurate way to effectively detect falls and summon for help. There are significant differences in the effectiveness of these devices depending on the type of device and its placement. Further high-quality research is needed to confirm the accuracy of these devices in frail older people in real-world settings.