An analysis of the associated factors for falls, recurrent falls, and fall-related injuries among the older adults in senior Chinese apartments: A cross-sectional study

Qingqing Su; Mi Song; Yazhan Mao; Hongan Ku; Yuan Gao; Hongying Pi

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.05.016

An analysis of the associated factors for falls, recurrent falls, and fall-related injuries among the older adults in senior Chinese apartments: A cross-sectional study

Geriatr Nurs. 2023 Jul-Aug:52:127-132. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.05.016. Epub 2023 Jun 6.

Authors

Qingqing Su¹, Mi Song², Yazhan Mao², Hongan Ku³, Yuan Gao¹, Hongying Pi⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nursing, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
² Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.
³ Outpatient Department, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
⁴ Medical Service Training Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. Electronic address: pihongying@301hospital.com.cn.

PMID: 37290218
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.05.016

Abstract

Older adults living in care facilities such as senior apartments may experience falls and severe falls (i.e., fall-related injuries or falls ≥2 times), which are associated with multiple risk factors. However, there are few studies on falls among older adults in senior Chinese apartments. The purpose of our study is to investigate the current situation of falls among older adults in senior apartments and analyze the related factors of falls and severe falls, to assist agency workers in identifying older adults who are at high risk of falls and reducing fall occurrence and fall injuries.

Keywords: Accidental fall; Factors; Older adults; Risk assessment; Senior apartment.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls* / prevention & control
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
East Asian People*
Humans
Risk Factors