Characteristics of falls in stroke survivors receiving inpatient rehabilitation at a tertiary care facility in the region. N=36
| Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Number of falls | |
| One time | 30 (83.3) |
| 2 times | 5 (13.9) |
| 3 times | 1 (2.8) |
| Time of falls | |
| 7:00 AM-7:00 PM | 21 (58.3) |
| 7:00 PM-7:00 AM | 15 (41.7) |
| Fall from | |
| Bed | 19 (52.8) |
| Chair/wheelchair | 10 (27.8) |
| Commode | 5 (13.9) |
| Others | 2 (5.6) |
| Fall type | |
| Assisted | 9 (25) |
| Observed | 4 (11.1) |
| Unobserved | 23 (63.9) |
| Fall location | |
| Patient’s room | 29 (80.6) |
| Therapy area | 1 (2.8) |
| Home | 6 (16.7) |
| Fall outcome | |
| Injury | 7 (19.4) |
| No injury | 29 (80.6) |