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Outcomes of Elderly Patients Presenting to the ED with a Fall-related Injury
| Discharged from ED (n = 245) n (%) | Admitted to Hospital (n = 55) n (%) | Total Sample (n = 300) n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequently presented or admitted because of a fall within 6 months: | |||
| Yes | 20 (8.2) | 5 (9.1) | 25 (8.3) |
| No | 223 (91.0) | 49 (89.1) | 272 (90.7) |
| Subsequently presented or admitted for a reason other than a fall within 6 months: | |||
| Yes | 47 (19.2) | 6 (10.9) | 53 (17.7) |
| No | 195 (79.6) | 48 (87.3) | 243 (81.0) |
