Table 1.

Themes associated with alarms and fall reduction.

Facilitators	Occurrences	Sum	%
Proper implementation of alarms improves care	[7,11,12,18,22,23,24,25] *, [16,17,28,29]	17	29.80%
Technology improvements have increased alarm efficacy	[11,14,17] *, [12,13,15,16,20,21]	16	28.10%
Proper implementation of alarms reduces fall risk	[15,32] *, [17,19,28,34,35]	10	17.50%
Improved resident quality of life	[17,31], [26] *	6	10.50%
Resident education about falls is important	[18,36]	2	3.50%
Proper implementation of alarms improves alarm efficacy	[33] *	2	3.50%
Improved care for residents with cognitive impairment with alarms	[27]	1	1.80%
Staff in favor of alarms	[15]	1	1.80%
Staff interaction with residents reduces fall risk	[21]	1	1.80%
Staff training in alarm use	[19]	1	1.80%
Total		57	100%

* multiple occurrences mentioned in one article.