The cost and frequency of hospitalization for fall-related injuries in older adults.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Using a population-based hospital discharge registry with E codes, we examine the 1989 hospitalizations of older adults in Washington State for fall-related injuries. Fall-related trauma accounted for 5.3% of all hospitalizations of older adults, with hospital charges totaling $53,346,191, and resulted in discharge to nursing care more often than other such hospitalizations. An annual hospitalization rate of 13.5 per 1000 persons and an annual cost of $92 per person is reported. The importance of preventing fall-related injuries in older adults is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Accidental Falls
- Hospitalization
- Wounds and Injuries