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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (n.d.). Rhabdomyolysis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/rhabdo/default.html#:~:text=Rhabdomyolysis%20(often%20called%20rhabdo)%20is,permanent%20disability%20or%20even%20death.

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Angelica
Analytical

Will be able to analyze all the pros, cons, & potential push-back & have reasons to support the use of the Apple Watch fall detection

David
Deliberative

Will be able to anticipate obstacles in our way to help us move forward

Izzie
Input

Will be able to collect information, research, & data to support the use of the Apple Watch fall detection

Pablo
Positivity

Will be able to keep everyone's spirits high even during difficult times of the project

Sheila
Strategic

Will be able to strategize alternative options & help us to plan for the unexpected so we are covering all our bases

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Achiever is my highest strength. I value being busy & productive. I will work hard to ensure that our project does well.

Futuristic
Having high futuristic means that I am always looking toward the future. This theme can be beneficial to the team because I can keep our vision heading forward

Includer
With my Includer theme, I can make sure that everybody's ideas and opinions are being heard, valued, & appreciated.

Communication
My communication strength allows me to translate my thoughts into words & get our point across eloquently & professionally.

Focus
The focus theme in my top 5 means that I prioritize & then act. I can take direction easily and can keep our project on track.

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I believe the Apple Watch is a great resource for fall detection for the following specific populations of older adults:

Those who are comfortable with technology

Those who live independently

Those who have an active lifestyle

Use of the Apple Watch to detect falls is a revolutionary health technology that can provide peace-of-mind to loved ones. As an emergency department nurse, falls are one of the most common chief complaints I see. In fact, the CDC even recognizes falls as the leading cause of injury and injury deaths in older adults age 65 and up (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). Many times, these falls are unwitnessed with unknown patient down-times. Extended patient down-times place patients at risk for rhabdomyolysis, a serious medical condition in which damaged muscle releases protein & electrolytes into the bloodstream ultimately damaging the heart & kidneys (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, n.d.). Quicker notification to EMS by the Apple Watch can prevent the development of rhabdomyolysis & can also decrease suffering to the patient by providing them with expedited emergency care for the pain caused by their injuries sustained during the fall.

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May be difficult to use if not comfortable with technology

Requires an iPhone

Higher costs up-front compared to other medical alert devices

Wrist devices generally have lower accuracy for fall detection

(Gjoreski et al., 2016)

(Lindberg, S. & Everett, C., 2022)

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Can detect falls

GPS location tracker

Notifies EMS & family

Can improve response times for EMS & prevent extended down-times for the patient

Water-resistant & shower safe

Looks more appealing than other medical alert devices

Includes other health features of the Apple Watch 4: ecg monitoring to detect irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation, heart rate monitoring alerts if heart rate exceeds or falls below set threshold

(Lindberg, S. & Everett, C., 2022)

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On September 12, 2018, Apple announced the release of the Series 4 Apple Watch. This version of Apple's popular wearable technology came with an advancement in health capabilities never-before seen in it's field. 1 of those advancements was Apple's fall detection program, a revolutionary tool that utilizes an accelerometer & gyroscope to detect hard falls (Apple, 2018). Once a fall is detected, Apple Watch will sound an alarm & send a notification to the user to either acknowledge that they are okay or notify EMS & their emergency contacts (Apple, 2018). If Apple Watch does not receive a response within 60 seconds, it will automatically notify EMS & send a message to the user's emergency contacts with a location of the fall (Apple, 2018).

Link to Apple Watch 4 Press Release:

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/redesigned-apple-watch-series-4-revolutionizes-communication-fitness-and-health/#:~:text=Beginning%20Friday%2C%20September%2014%2C%20Apple,stores%20beginning%20Friday%2C%20September%2021