Assessing the risk of falls among older inpatients.
A reduction in mobility, a poor gait, diminished mental capacity and continence problems may increase the risk of falls among older people. The consequences of falls can include physical injury such as fractures, a fear of future falls, anxiety, depression and loss of confidence. Greater disability or death may result. The use of a risk assessment tool may alert staff to the magnitude of the problem.
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Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012307:Risk Factors