title: Contributing factors associated with impulsivity-related falls in hospitalized, older adults.
abstract: Impulsivity-related falls (IRFs) sustained by hospitalized, older adults can lead to critical adverse events. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 7 common fall risk factors contributed to the occurrence of IRF in hospitalized, older adults. This study found that 31% of falls were classified as IRF. Logistic regression indicated that inattention and mobility were contributors to IRF. Early identification of these 2 risk factors could improve identification of potential IRFs and reduce fall rates.
authors.affiliation: Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309, USA. Ferrari2@oakland.edu
authors.forename: Marisa A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ferrari
authors.forename: Barbara E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maddens
authors.forename: Ann L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Whall
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001288:Attention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D007297:Inpatients; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010360:Patient Transfer; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives