Journal article
Predicting First Time Falls: Validating a Novel Algorithm in Long Term Care
Abstract
To determine the predictive validity of the 1stFall algorithm in long-term care (LTC) residents across four Canadian provinces. This retrospective cohort study included all clients admitted to LTC between 2006-2017 with no history of falls in the past 30 days. The outcome was occurrence of a fall and logistic regression analysis was performed to assess predictive validity. A total of 199,997 LTC residents were studied (71% were >80 years old, …
Authors
Kuspinar A; Hirdes JP; Berg K; McArthur C
Journal
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics, Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 409–420
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
October 2, 2021
DOI
10.1080/02703181.2021.1942391
ISSN
0270-3181