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Journal Title: | The epidemiology of emergency presentations for falls from height across Western Victoria, Australia |
Authors: | Holloway-Kew, Kara L. Baker, Tim Sajjad, Muhammad A. Kotowicz, Mark A. Livingston, Patricia M. Khasraw, Mustafa Hakkennes, Sharon Dunning, Trisha L. Brumby, Susan Page, Richard S. Sutherland, Alasdair G. Brennan-Olsen, Sharon L. Williams, Lana J. Pasco, Julie A. |
SWH Author: | Baker, Tim Sutherland, Alasdair G. |
Keywords: | Accidental Falls Adult Age Factors Aged Emergency Service Female Human Incidence Male Middle Aged Epidemiology Wounds and Injuries Agriculture Australia Burden Elderly Emergency Presentation Falls from Height Health Care Injury Men Women |
Issue Date: | 2020 |
Date Accessioned: | 2023-03-17T04:56:56Z |
Date Available: | 2023-03-17T04:56:56Z |
Accession Number: | 31611147 |
Url: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31611147 |
Description Affiliation: | Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; Department of Medicine-Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Australia; University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia. The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; National Centre for Farmer Health, Western District Health Service, Hamilton, Australia. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia; Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Barwon Health and St John of God Hospital Geelong, Australia. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; South West Healthcare, Warrnambool, Australia. Department of Medicine-Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), The University of Melbourne and Western Health, St Albans, Australia. |
Format Startpage: | 119-125 |
Source Volume: | 23 |
Issue Number: | 2 |
Notes: | eng Australia 2019/10/16 Australas Emerg Care. 2020 Jun;23(2):119-125. doi: 10.1016/j.auec.2019.09.002. Epub 2019 Oct 11. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.auec.2019.09.002 |
Date: | Jun NLM |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: In order to implement intervention strategies to prevent falls from height, epidemiological data are needed. The aim of this study was to map emergency presentations for falls from height in residents aged >/=40yr of the western region of Victoria, Australia. METHODS: Emergency presentations following a fall from height (>/=1m) were obtained from electronic medical records for 2014-2016 inclusive. For each Local Government Area, age-standardised incidence rates (per 10,000 population/year) were calculated. RESULTS: The age-standardised incidence rate was lowest in the Northern Grampians (3.4 95%CI 0.8-5.9), which has several main industries including health care, agriculture and manufacturing. The highest rates occurred in Corangamite (26.0 95%CI 19.9-32.0), Colac-Otway (23.7 95%CI 18.5-28.8) and Moyne (22.5 95%CI 16.8-28.3), which are sparsely populated (15,000-20,000 people each). Patterns were similar for men and women. Most falls occurred during "leisure" (38.0%), followed by "other work" (15.4%). Men were more likely than women to experience a fall from height while undertaking work activities. Many falls occurred in the home (53.2%). CONCLUSION: Future research should inform strategies to prevent falls from height in the region. This could include specific locations such as the home or farm, and during leisure activities or work. |
URI: | https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3417 |
Journal Title: | Australasian Emergency Care |
Type: | Journal Article |
Appears in Collections: | SWH Staff Publications |
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