A retrospective analysis of the risk factors of falling by fall assessment score sheet analysis

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors of falling using a fall assessment score sheet of our hospital. We investigated 1651 inpatients between January and September in 2014. Seventy patients had experienced falling. Logistic regression analysis showed the rate for falling of patients with active rehabilitation and taking sleeping pills was significantly high. It is necessary to obtain a close cooperation with ward staffs and adjustment of medical treatment environment to reduce the incidence of falls.