Table 5.

Bivariate correlations and multiple regression of fall risk assessment score^a by independent variables.

Variable	Pearson correlation coefficient	p value	Multiple regression p value
Gender (female)	0.034	0.715	___b
Age at fall	−0.004	0.962	___b
Number of prescribed medications	0.273	0.003	0.184
Comorbiditiesc
Cerebrovascular accidentd	0.058	0.534	___b
Mild cognitive impairmente	0.058	0.534	___b
Depressionf	0.253	0.006	0.355
Diabetes mellitus	0.259	0.005	0.008
History of fall(s) or gait disturbanceg	0.172	0.066	___b
Osteoporosis	0.046	0.624	___b
Parkinson’s disease	0.177	0.058	___b
Vertigoh	0.077	0.409	___b
Visual impairmenti	0.170	0.068	___b
Number of fallsj	0.225	0.015	0.029
Number of primary care office visitsi	0.369	<0.001	0.032
Geriatrics specialistk	0.248	0.007	0.021
Structured visit note templatel	0.289	0.002	0.003

^aNumber of fall risk factor assessments performed by primary care provider, range, 0–8.

^bVariable not included in the multiple regression model.

^cComorbidity added to EHR patient problem list prior to, or within 3 months, of the index fall.

^dTransient ischemic attack, cerebral infarct, cerebrovascular disease.

^eMemory loss.

^fBipolar disorder, dysthymia.

^gAbnormal gait, ataxia, balance problem, falls frequently, at risk for falls.

^hDizziness, giddiness, long-standing (≥6 months) benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

ⁱCataract, poor vision post-cataract removal, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, legal blindness, senile nuclear sclerosis.

^jWithin 12 months post index fall, including index fall.

^kGeriatricians, geriatrics-trained advanced practice providers, or internal medicine residents with a patient panel of older adults (aged 65+).

^lMedicare Wellness visits, geriatrics consults, and geriatrics establish care visits.