Table 2.
Fall Characteristics of the Study Sample (n=39)
| Characteristic | No. (%) of participants |
|---|---|
| History of falls per participant | |
| 0 | 15 (38.46) |
| 1 | 10 (25.64) |
| 2 | 7 (17.95) |
| 3 | 4 (10.26) |
| 4 | 1 (2.56) |
| 6 | 2 (5.13) |
| History of falls | |
| 0 | 15 (38.46) |
| ≥1 | 24 (61.54) |
| History of recurrent falls | |
| ≤1 | 25 (64.10) |
| ≥2 | 14 (35.90) |
| Reported activity/circumstance during fall | |
| Walking | |
| backwards | 1 |
| fast | 3 |
| missed a step | 1 |
| caught foot | 1 |
| outdoors | 3 |
| when dark | 1 |
| tripped | 3 |
| Stepped over an object | |
| barrier | 1 |
| irrigation system | 1 |
| newspaper | 1 |
| Surface | |
| uneven terrain | 2 |
| change in surface | 1 |
| Getting out of bed or chair | 3 |
| Not paying attention | 2 |