Incidence and Risk Factors of Recurrent Falls in the Elderly Visiting the Emergency Department after a Fall
Korean Journal of Family Practice
;
(6): 554-559, 2019.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-787503
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Several studies have evaluated risk factors for falls; however, the risk factors for recurrent falls are poorly understood. Therefore, this study evaluated the prevalence and factors associated with recurrent falls.METHODS:
This study included 250 patients aged over 65 years, all of whom visited the emergency department (ED) at Seoul Medical Center following a fall from January 2016 to December 2017. We reviewed the patients' medical records for demographic data and medical history. Previous fall history, use of gait-aids, residence type, and fall recurrence were assessed via individual telephone calls.RESULTS:
During the follow-up period, 21.6% (n=54) of the 250 subjects experienced recurrent falls. Logistic regression analyses showed that fall recurrence was significantly associated with a previous fall history and the residence type. Subjects who lived in basement-level residences had a significantly higher risk of fall recurrence compared to those who lived in ground-level residences (odds ratio, 8.910; 95% confidence interval, 1.082–73.366).CONCLUSION:
This study revealed a high incidence of fall recurrence in older adults who visited the ED due to falls. Our results suggest that careful evaluation and intervention are essential, especially in elderly individuals with fall histories and those who live in residences associated with ncreased risk of falls.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Telephone
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Accidental Falls
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Logistic Models
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Medical Records
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Incidence
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Follow-Up Studies
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Housing for the Elderly
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Family Practice
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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