Table 2.
Details of cases of outpatient falls that occurred in hospital (n=146)
| Variable | Cases |
|---|---|
| Primary clinical department | |
| Neurology | 12% (18) |
| Neurosurgery | 10% (14) |
| Ophthalmology | 8% (11) |
| Emergency | 7% (10) |
| Pediatrics | 5% (8) |
| Orthopedics | 5% (8) |
| Gastroenterological | 4% (6) |
| Dental surgery | 3% (5) |
| Cardiology | 3% (5) |
| Dermatology | 3% (5) |
| Geriatrics | 3% (5) |
| Gynecology | 3% (4) |
| Psychiatry | 3% (4) |
| Endocrinology | 3% (4) |
| Others | 27% (39) |
| Footwear | |
| Shoes | 75% (109) |
| Slippers | 5% (8) |
| Others | 20% (29) |
| Mobility | |
| No need for assistance | 54% (79) |
| Wheelchair | 19% (28) |
| Cane | 16% (23) |
| Walker | 11% (16) |