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Veterans' fall risk profile: a prevalence study.

Patricia A Quigley1, Polly Palacios, Andrea M Spehar

  • 1Patient Safety Research Center, VISN 8,James A Haley Veterans' Hospital,Tampa, FL 33612, USA Patricia.Quigley@med.va.gov

Clinical Interventions in Aging
|November 30, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Veteran inpatients, particularly the aging population, face a high risk of falls. A study using the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) confirmed this high fall risk within Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) serves a disproportionately aging patient population compared to the civilian sector.
  • Aging individuals are at increased risk for falls, posing a significant patient safety concern.
  • Falls in healthcare settings can lead to severe injuries and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the fall risk profile of inpatients within six VHA medical centers.
  • To identify the prevalence of fall risk factors in an aging veteran population.
  • To inform initiatives aimed at reducing fall-related injuries in VHA facilities.

Main Methods:

  • A one-day, cross-sectional study involving 1819 inpatients across acute, long-term, and critical care units.

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  • Utilized the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) to measure inpatient fall risk.
  • Collected and analyzed data on patient age, MFS scores, and unit type.

    • Main Results:

    • The study documented a high prevalence of fall risk among veteran inpatients.
    • Analysis revealed a relationship between patient age and Morse Fall Scale scores.
    • Fall risk varied across different unit types, with implications for targeted interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • The veteran inpatient population exhibits a high risk for physiological falls.
    • Evidence-based fall prevention programs are crucial for this demographic.
    • Findings support the need for VHA-wide deployment of fall prevention strategies.