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Injury Diagnosis and Affected Body Part for Non-Fatal Fall-Related Injuries in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Treated in Emergency Departments.
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12 2020
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Source: J Aging Health. 32(10):1433-1442
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Alternative Title:J Aging Health
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Description:Objective:
To estimate frequency and type of older adult fall-related injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs).
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We used the 2015 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System: All Injury Program. Patient data were abstracted from the narratives describing the circumstance of injury. Data for community-dwelling older adults (n= 34,336) were analyzed to explore differences in injury diagnosis by demographic characteristics, location of fall, and disposition.
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70% of head-related injuries were internal injuries, suggestive of a traumatic brain injury. Most hip injuries were fractures or dislocations (73.3%). Women had higher percentages of fractures/dislocations, but lower percentages of internal injuries than men. About a third of fall-related ED visits required hospitalization or transfer.
Discussion:
Falls in older adults result in array of injuries and pose a burden on the healthcare system. Understanding how fall injuries vary by different characteristics can help inform targeted prevention strategies.
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Pubmed ID:32515622
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8033532
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Volume:32
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Issue:10
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