Table 2 Characteristics of incidents of falls
Descriptions | Number of falls | % |
|---|---|---|
Year of falls (A.D.) | ||
2010 | 8 | 3.3 |
2011 | 52 | 21.7 |
2012 | 60 | 25.0 |
2013 | 54 | 22.5 |
2014 | 66 | 27.8 |
Day of week | ||
Monday | 9 | 11.3 |
Tuesday | 22 | 27.5 |
Wednesday | 11 | 13.8 |
Thursday | 14 | 17.5 |
Friday | 8 | 10.0 |
Saturday | 8 | 10.0 |
Sunday | 8 | 10.0 |
Time periods of fall incidents | ||
Daytime (7.00 a.m.–8.00 p.m.) | 33 | 41.3 |
Nighttime (8.00 p.m.–7.00 a.m.) | 47 | 58.8 |
Shift work | ||
Morning shift (8.00 a.m.–16.00 p.m.) | 18 | 22.5 |
Afternoon shift (16.00 p.m.–24.00 p.m.) | 16 | 20.0 |
Night shift (24.00 p.m.–8.00 a.m.) | 46 | 57.5 |
Unit type | ||
Ordinary ward | 53 | 66.3 |
Special or extraordinary ward | 26 | 32.5 |
Pre-ICU | 1 | 1.3 |
Number of days from admission to fall | ||
Within 7 days after admission | 25 | 30.1 |
Between 8 and 14 days after admission | 12 | 14.5 |
≥ 14 days after admission | 46 | 55.4 |
Activity during falls | ||
1. Slipping/falling in bathroom | 34 | 42.5 |
2. Getting up from bed/chair/wheelchair | 24 | 30.0 |
3. Walking | 16 | 20.0 |
4. Running/climbing up | 4 | 5.1 |
5. Falling down from bed | 2 | 2.5 |
Location of falls | ||
1. Bathrooms | 35 | 43.8 |
2. Bedrooms | 30 | 37.5 |
3. Walking/outdoor areas | 10 | 12.6 |
4. Relaxation/dining room | 5 | 6.3 |
Consciousness before fall | ||
Alert | 66 | 82.5 |
Confused | 14 | 17.5 |
Impact of fall injury | ||
Level E | 69 | 86.3 |
Level F | 10 | 12.5 |
Level G | 1 | 1.3 |