Citation

Harmsen AM, Egea-Gámez RM, Garssen FP, Van Dulken E, Toor A, Bloemers FW. J. Women Aging. 2016; 28(6): 489-497.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery , VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08952841.2015.1019813

PMID

27411027

Abstract

Unintentional falls are a common cause of injury, especially among older persons. This study evaluates risk factors such as gender and age on morbidity and mortality after unintentional falls. Data were collected retrospectively for patients with an unintentional fall who were presented to the emergency department in 2013. A total of 3,217 patients were included; the majority were female. Patients over 65 years of age had a significant higher mortality and a longer length of hospital stay. Older women are at risk for sustaining a fall-related injury. Female gender is furthermore associated with increased length of stay in the hospital. Prevention should focus especially on these frail patients.

Language: en