Predicting posthospitalization falls in Brazilian older adults: External validation of the Carpenter instrument

CONCLUSIONS: While the Carpenter instrument associated with a higher 6-month postadmission fall risk among older adults post-ED visit, its accuracy for individual patient decision making was limited. Given the significant impact of falls on health outcomes and health care costs, refining risk assessment tools remains essential. Future research should focus on enhancing these assessments and devising targeted proactive strategies.PMID:38450932 | DOI:10.1111/acem.14888

Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - March 7, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Pedro K Curiati Marcela Dos S Arruda Christopher R Carpenter Christian V Morinaga Hugo M A Melo Thiago J Avelino-Silva Marlon R Aliberti Source Type: research