Table 1.
Demographics and Characteristics of Patients Presenting to ED with a Fall-related Injury*
| Discharged from ED (n = 245) n (%) | Admitted to Hospital (n = 55) n (%) | Total Sample (n = 300) n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age: | |||
| Age [Mean (SD)] | 77.3 (7.3) | 82.13 (6.3) | 78.19 (7.4) |
| 65–74 | 93 (38.0) | 5 (9.1) | 98 (32.7) |
| 75–84 | 115 (46.9) | 28 (50.9) | 143 (47.7) |
| 85–94 | 37 (15.1) | 22 (40.0) | 59 (19.7) |
| Sex: | |||
| Male | 84 (34.3) | 20 (36.4) | 104 (34.7) |
| Female | 156 (63.7) | 35 (63.6) | 191 (63.7) |
| Catchment area: | |||
| Yes | 188 (76.7) | 41 (74.5) | 229 (76.3) |
| No | 48 (19.6) | 11 (20.0) | 59 (19.7) |
| Not documented | 2 (0.8) | 1 (1.8) | 3 (1.0) |
| Home supports:** | |||
| Yes | 51 (20.8) | 35 (63.6) | 86 (28.7) |
| No | 15 (6.1) | 15 (27.3) | 30 (10.0) |
| Not documented | 177 (72.2) | 2 (3.6) | 179 (59.7) |
| Housing: | |||
| House | 33 (13.5) | 23 (41.8) | 56 (18.7) |
| Apartment | 27 (11.0) | 20 (36.4) | 47 (15.7) |
| Retirement home | 14 (5.7) | 6 (11.0) | 20 (6.6) |
| Other | 1 (0.4) | 1 (1.8) | 2 (0.7) |
| Not documented | 168 (68.6) | 4 (7.3) | 172 (57.3) |
| Use of stairs in home: | |||
| Yes | 23 (9.4) | 24 (43.6) | 47 (15.7) |
| No | 5 (2.0) | 15 (27.3) | 20 (6.7) |
| Not documented | 216 (88.2) | 15 (27.3) | 231 (77.0) |
| Use of gait aid: | |||
| Yes | 29 (11.8) | 24 (43.6) | 53 (17.7) |
| No | 9 (3.7) | 20 (36.4) | 29 (9.7) |
| Not documented | 207 (84.5%) | 9 (16.4) | 216 (72.0) |
*
If percentages do not add up to 100%, this is due to missing data.
**
Home supports include joint living situations, family or friends available when needed, community assistance, and supported living environments (e.g., retirement homes)