@article{ref1,
title="Contributing factors associated with impulsivity-related falls in hospitalized, older adults",
journal="Journal of nursing care quality",
year="2010",
author="Ferrari, Marisa A. and Harrison, Barbara E. and Campbell, Cathy and Maddens, Michael and Whall, Ann L.",
volume="25",
number="4",
pages="320-326",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1057-3631",
doi="10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181e36755",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181e36755"
}