Uso de wearables y dispositivos inteligentes para la prevención de caídas en adultos mayores

• Autores: Ana Lisa Elvira, Mónica Moreno Los Arcos, Alejandro Sanz Sanz, Marta Sánchez Luengo, David Jesús Moreno García, Beatriz Pardo Rey
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 9, 2025
• Idioma: español
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• Resumen
  • español

    Las caídas en adultos mayores representan un problema de salud pública importante debido a sus consecuencias físicas, psicológicas y económicas. La incorporación de tecnologías como los dispositivos wearables y otros sistemas inteligentes ofrece nuevas oportunidades para la prevención y detección temprana de riesgos de caídas. Estos dispositivos permiten monitorizar parámetros biométricos y patrones de movimiento en tiempo real, facilitando intervenciones personalizadas y mejorando la autonomía del paciente. Este artículo revisa el papel de estas tecnologías en el ámbito de la enfermería, analizando su impacto, beneficios, limitaciones y las perspectivas futuras para su integración en los cuidados geriátricos.

  • English

    Falls in older adults represent a significant public health issue due to their physical, psychological, and economic consequences. The incorporation of technologies such as wearable devices and other smart systems offers new opportunities for fall risk prevention and early detection. These devices allow real-time monitoring of biometric parameters and movement patterns, facilitating personalized interventions and enhancing patient autonomy. This article reviews the role of these technologies in nursing, analyzing their impact, benefits, limitations, and future perspectives for integration in geriatric care.

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