Table 5.
Univariate Associations between the FTTK intervention exposures and falls are included in bold type. Significant associations (p<.05) were selected for inclusion in the multivariate regression model.
| Cases n(%) | Controls n(%) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | 48 | 144 | |
| Safety Precautions | 38(19.8) | 100(52.1) | .118 |
| Document Previous Fall | 22(11.5) | 27(14.1) | .003 |
| Review Medication List | 38(19.8) | 113(58.9) | .807 |
| Consult with MD/Pharm | 31(16.1) | 81(42.2) | .865 |
| Physical Therapy Consult | 20(10.4) | 37(19.3) | .118 |
| Toileting Schedule | 36(18.8) | 103(53.6) | .989 |
| Bedpan | 10(5.2) | 24(12.5) | .770 |
| Commode | 2(1) | 9(4.7) | .551 |
| Bathroom | 22(11.5) | 67(34.9) | .941 |
| Provide Ambulatory Aid | 10(5.2) | 36(78.3) | .246 |
| Crutches | 0(0) | 1(.69) | † |
| Cane | 1(.5) | 17(8.9) | .060 |
| Walker | 8(4.2) | 11(5.7) | .089 |
| IV Assistance | 41(21.4) | 121(63) | .405 |
| Out of Bed with Assist | 35(18.2) | 52(27.1) | .000 |
| 1 Person Assist | 24(12.5) | 41(21.4) | .040 |
| 2 Person Assist | 11(5.7) | 11(5.7) | .006 |
| Bed/Chair Alarm | 24(12.5) | 32(16.7) | .003 |
| Bed Close to Nursing Station | 16(8.3) | 23(12) | .042 |
| Frequent checks/Reorientation | 18(9.4) | 24(12.5) | .025 |
| Patients aged < 65 y | 22 | 66 | |
| Safety Precautions | 17(19.3) | 43(48.9) | .063 |
| Document Previous Fall | 10(11.4) | 3(3.4) | .001 |
| Review Medication List | 17(19.3) | 50(56.8) | .578 |
| Consult with MD/Pharm | 15(17) | 37(42) | .332 |
| Physical Therapy Consult | 7(8) | 11(12.5) | .322 |
| Toileting Schedule | 17(19.3) | 44(50) | .631 |
| Bedpan | 3(3.4) | 6(6.8) | .605 |
| Commode | 1(1.1) | 3(3.4) | .693 |
| Bathroom | 12(13.6) | 33(37.5) | .851 |
| Provide Ambulatory Aid | 2(2.3) | 11(12.5) | .172 |
| Crutches | 1(1.52) | 0 (0) | † |
| Cane | 0(0) | 3(3.4) | .995 |
| Walker | 2(2.3) | 3(3.4) | .262 |
| IV Assistance | 18(20.5) | 52(59.1) | .512 |
| Out of Bed with Assist | 13(14.8) | 16(18.2) | .010 |
| 1 Person Assist | 10(11.4) | 11(12.5) | .034 |
| 2 Person Assist | 3(3.4) | 5(5.7) | .369 |
| Bed/Chair Alarm | 11(12.5) | 7(8) | .003 |
| Bed Close to Nursing Station | 8(9.1) | 5(5.7) | .012 |
| Frequent checks/Reorientation | 8(9.1) | 7(8) | .023 |
| Patients aged ≥ 65 y | 26 | 78 | |
| Safety Precautions | 21(20.2) | 57(54.8) | .812 |
| Document Previous Fall | 12(11.5) | 24(23.1) | .416 |
| Review Medication List | 21(20.2) | 63.75(60.6) | .691 |
| Consult with MD/Pharm | 16(15.4) | 44(42.3) | .686 |
| Physical Therapy Consult | 13(12.5) | 26(25) | .284 |
| Toileting Schedule | 19(18.3) | 59(56.7) | .588 |
| Bedpan | 7(6.7) | 18(17.3) | .734 |
| Commode | 1(1) | 6(5.8) | .624 |
| Bathroom | 10(9.6) | 34(32.7) | .480 |
| Provide Ambulatory Aid | 8(7.7) | 25(24) | .436 |
| Crutches | 0 (0) | 0(0) | † |
| Cane | 1(1) | 14(13.5) | .047 |
| Walker | 6(5.8) | 8(7.7) | .172 |
| IV Assistance | 23(22.1) | 69(66.3) | .574 |
| Out of Bed with Assist | 22(21.2) | 36(34.6) | .004 |
| 1 Person Assist | 14(13.5) | 30(28.8) | .511 |
| 2 Person Assist | 8(7.7) | 6(5.8) | .005 |
| Bed/Chair Alarm | 13(12.5) | 25(24) | .242 |
| Bed Close to Nursing Station | 8(7.7) | 18(17.3) | .526 |
| Frequent checks/Reorientation | 10(9.6) | 17(16.3) | .262 |
†
Too few to calculate
†
too few to calculate