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Development of a Falls Registry: A Pilot Study.
J Trauma Nurs
May 2018
Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas, and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School, Wichita (Dr Berg); R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Center for Injury Prevention and Policy, Baltimore (Ms Carlson); Legacy Emanuel Hospital Trauma Services, Portland, Oregon (Ms Fairchild); Rees-Jones Trauma Center at Parkland Hospital, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, Texas (Ms Edwards); and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (Dr Sorell).
Article Synopsis
- Each year, about 25% of older adults aged 65+ and 50% aged 80+ living at home experience falls, leading to significant injuries and costing the U.S. around $31 billion annually.
- A pilot study interviewed 49 older patients (average age 78) who had fall-related injuries, gathering data on their environment, behaviors, and medical history.
- Findings suggest that fall prevention programs should educate older adults on safe mobility, body positioning, and proper use of assistive devices, while also calling for a systematic registry to help public health agencies improve fall safety strategies.