Abstract：Objective To analyze the potential risk factors of falls in hospitalized elderly patients, and to discuss the preventive measures based on risk factor analysis. Methods 〓To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 69 cases of falls in hospitalized elderly patients. Results 〓Patients aged between 80 and 89 years old had highest rate of falls(39.13%). Most of the falls occurred between 0:00 and 6:00 and at bedside, accounting for 39.13% and 52.17% respectively. Conclusion 〓Preventive measures based on risk factors of falls should be carried out to improve the quality of life in hospitalized elderly patients.
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