Comparison between elderly inpatient fallers with and without dementia.

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the various factors associated with inpatient falls among patients with and without dementia in a hospital setting.

Methods: This was a retrospective one-year study using data collected from Singapore General Hospital's electronic reporting system for inpatient falls.

Results: In the study period, 298 patients aged ≥ 65 years fell during their hospital stay.