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Nevertheless, empirical evidence concerning their routine implementation remains limited, particularly concerning their impact on patient safety, clinical workflows, and the usage of health care resources. Addressing these gaps is essential for effective and sustainable integration into hospital care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This paper outlines the protocol for the multicenter, multimethod project SAFE (Safe AI-Assisted Fall Prevention Through Evidence), which investigates the implementation and impact of AI-assisted fall prevention in Swedish hospitals.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The research project is a collaboration between Halmstad University and hospitals in the V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland Region (VGR) and will, during 2026\u20102028, investigate an ongoing large-scale AI system implementation in VGR hospitals, covering up to 2400 patient beds. Using surveys, interviews, observations, and a retrospective study, it will track the implementation and impact over time. Two learning laboratories involving patients, their relatives, and health care professionals will be conducted to codevelop strategies for the implementation of AI-assisted fall prevention.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The project will provide evidence-based insights and practical guidance on AI-assisted fall prevention. The findings will be relevant not only to patients, health care professionals, and hospital organizations, but also to policymakers and stakeholders involved in the digital transformation of health care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Although VGR serves as the primary research setting, the project\u2019s results will inform future similar initiatives in Sweden and offer transferable lessons for other health care systems internationally. 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