Citation

Ferrari MA, Harrison BE, Campbell C, Maddens M, Whall AL. J. Nurs. Care Qual. 2010; 25(4): 320-326.

Affiliation

Oakland University, Rochester (Drs Ferrari, Harrison, and Whall), and William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Ms Campbell and Dr Maddens), Michigan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181e36755

PMID

20802276

Abstract

Impulsivity-related falls (IRFs) sustained by hospitalized, older adults can lead to critical adverse events. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 7 common fall risk factors contributed to the occurrence of IRF in hospitalized, older adults. This study found that 31% of falls were classified as IRF. Logistic regression indicated that inattention and mobility were contributors to IRF. Early identification of these 2 risk factors could improve identification of potential IRFs and reduce fall rates.

Language: en