Fall-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations among community-dwelling older adults: examination of health problems and injury characteristics

Fall-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations among community-dwelling older adults: examination of health problems and injury characteristics

Abstract Background Fall injuries and related healthcare use among older adults are increasing in the United States. This study examined chronic illnesses, sensory and memory problems, and injury characteristics that were associated with ED visits and hospitalizations among older adults who received...

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Main Authors: Namkee G. Choi, Bryan Y. Choi, Diana M. DiNitto, C. Nathan Marti, Mark E. Kunik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Falls
Fall injury
ED
Hospitalization
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1329-2

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