Citation

Suga S, Tanimoto C, Yayama S, Suto S, Matoba K, Sugikado T, Makimoto K. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/ppc.12565

PMID

32567095

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study compared age differences in risk factors for falls requiring treatment in psychiatric patients.

DESIGN AND METHODS: An incident database was used to compare fall incidents in patients aged less than 65 years and those aged greater than or equal to 65 years.

FINDINGS: Approximately 30% of fallers were less than 65 years. Mental status and medication were the main risk factors. Decreased activities of daily living were associated with the most falls in patients greater than or equal to 65 years.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Fall risk differed between the two age groups. Medication may play a major role in falls among patients less than 65 years.

Language: en

Keywords

accidental falls; age; risk factors; hospitals; qualitative research; psychiatric