Table 5 Floor coverage and proportion of falls occurring on target areas with intervention
Study ID | Intervention | Areas covered by intervention flooring | Total no. of falls | % of falls on target areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hospitals | ||||
Tarkett Omnisports Excel | Hospital bays (bedded areas excluding bathrooms and corridors) | 68 | 75% | |
Hanger 2017 [57] | Tarkett Omnisports Excel, Kradal, & SmartCells | Hospital bays (bedded areas excluding bathrooms and corridors) | 323 | 86% |
Care homes | ||||
Mackey 2019 [16] | SmartCells | Resident rooms (living, bathroom, and closet areas) excluding common areas (dining rooms, hallways, lounges, outside areas). | Not described; only bedroom falls reported. | |
Gustavsson 2018 [15] | Kradal | Resident apartments, communal dining room, corridor (excluding bathrooms and outdoor areas) | 851 | 78% |