Fall Injuries and Related Factors of Elderly Patients at a Medical Center in Taiwan

Fall Injuries and Related Factors of Elderly Patients at a Medical Center in Taiwan

Background: Elderly patients have a high incidence of falls and injuries in hospitals due to various reasons. The aims of this study were to explore the characteristics and factors associated with fall injuries among elderly patients. Methods: A retrospective survey study was conducted. Data were re...

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Main Authors: Li-Yun Tsai, Shiow-Luan Tsay, Ruey-Kuen Hsieh, Shu Yu, Jung-Mei Tsai, Hui-Hsien Chien, Shu-Jung Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2014-12-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
Subjects:
elderly patients
fall injury
falling
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959814000921

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