Incidence, correlates and outcomes associated with falls in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Falls among hospitalised patients contribute to avoidable morbidity and prolonged hospital stay. We aimed to describe the incidence, circumstances and outcomes associated with patient falls occurring in intensive care units.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of adult admissions to an academic, tertiary ICU in Edmonton, Canada between 1 January 2013 and 30 April 2016.