Table 2.
Abused*n(%) | Not Abused n(%) | |
---|---|---|
N | 55 (10) | 495 (90) |
Multiple injuries at a single visit | 0 | 0 |
Multiple visits for injuries | 3 (6) | 4 (0.8)† |
Documented injuries not reported by patient | 0 | 0 |
Bilateral injuries to face, neck, torso | 9 (16) | 1 (0.2)‡ |
≥3 visits for nonspecific complaints per year | 0 | 0 |
“Failure to thrive” | 0 | 0 |
Malnutrition | 2 (4) | 1 (0.2)‡ |
Documented dehydration/ volume depletion | 0 | 3 (0.6) |
Pressure sores | 0 | 0 |
Elder marital conflict/ domestic violence | 39 (71) | 28 (6)‡ |
Dependent on others for food | 10 (18) | 50 (10)† |
Caregiver present at home | 2 (4) | 40 (8)† |
Defined as definite or probable as described in text
P≤ .01
P≤ .001.