Variables | Intentional n (%) | Unintentional falls n (%) | χ2 p-value | Total# n (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanism of fall (n = 3335) | ||||
Fall from height | 169 (26.9) | 338 (28.5) | 0.606 | 857 (25.7) |
Fall from tripping | 35 (5.6) | 79 (6.7) | Â | 190 (5.7) |
Fall from slipping | 367 (58.4) | 671 (56.6) | Â | 1990 (59.7) |
Fall others | 58 (9.2) | 98 (8.3) | Â | 298 (8.9) |
Body parts injured (n = 2327)* | ||||
Head/neck | 118 (25.9) | 257 (25.4) | - | 542 (23.3) |
Face | 42 (9.2) | 99 (9.8) | Â | 218 (9.4) |
Upper limb | 148 (32.5) | 300 (29.6) | Â | 834 (35.8) |
Lower limb | 188 (41.2) | 375 (37.0) | Â | 770 (33.1) |
Chest/abdomen | 28 (6.1) | 34 (3.4) | Â | 130 (5.6) |
Other | 1 (0.2) | 46 (4.5) | Â | 47 (2.0) |
Nature of injury (n = 1519)* | ||||
Sprain/strains/bruises | 61 (13.7) | 241 (29.2) | - | 405 (26.7) |
Cuts/wounds | 261 (58.8) | 486 (58.8) | Â | 791 (52.1) |
Fractures/dislocation | 125 (28.2) | 100 (12.1) | Â | 330 (21.7) |
Concussion/contusion/Intracranial bleeding | 50 (11.3) | 65 (7.9) | Â | 122 (8.0) |
Other injuries | 6 (1.4) | 16 (1.9) | Â | 1 (0.1) |
Disposition (n = 2572) | ||||
Discharged from ED | 378 (74.9) | 893 (84.3) | 0.000 | 2031 (79.0) |
Admitted | 103 (20.4) | 100 (9.4) | Â | 415 (16.1) |
Death | 8 (1.6) | 17 (1.6) | Â | 32 (1.2) |
Others (Left against medical advice/Left without being seen/Referred out) | 16 (3.2) | 49 (4.6) | Â | 94 (3.7) |