Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Feifei Wei

Publications

• Research Article
  Gender Difference in Fall among Adults Treated in Emergency Departments and Outpatient Clinics
  Author(s): Feifei Wei and Amy L HesterFeifei Wei and Amy L Hester
  
  Background: This study examined the impact of gender on age-related increase for falls and injurious falls resulting in head injuries/fractures among adults, using data from both emergency department and clinic visits. We also estimated the percentages of falls treated in points of entry outside of emergency departments. Methods: The study population consisted of 259,611 adults seen at emergency department, inpatient, and/or outpatient facilities between January, 2007 and June, 2012 at a US medical center. Rates of falls and injurious falls with head injuries/fractures were calculated by age and gender. Results: After using both emergency department and clinic visit data, medically consulted falls and injurious falls resulting in head injuries/fractures increased with age for females aged ≥ 18 years. For males, these rates .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000152

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