Retrospective analysis identifies predictors of hospital admission following falls in older adults, suggesting improved assessment may aid in prevention.
Hospital admission after ED presentation for falls in older adults reflects both injury severity and underlying clinical vulnerability. Incorporating comorbidity burden and medication risk into ED assessment may support disposition decisions and help target secondary prevention, especially for individuals discharged directly from the ED.
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