Table 2 Distribution of extrinsic risk factors in the total sample, in low risk and high risk patient’s subgroups
Extrinsic risk factors | Absolut and relative frequency in the 365 fallers n(%) | Absolut and relative frequency in 183 low risk patients n(%) | Absolut and relative frequency in 101 high risk patient n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Open footwear | 73 (20) | 26 (14.2) | 33 (32.7) |
Lack of lighting | 58 (15.9) | 35 (19.1) | 19 (18.8) |
Physical restraints | 47 (12.9) | 24 (13.1) | 9 (8.9) |
Distance from toilette | 37 (10.1) | 17 (9.3) | 15 (14.9) |
Walking aids (i.e. walker) | 35 (9.6) | 17 (9.3) | 14 (13.9) |
Inappropriate furniture | 20 (5.5) | 12 (6.6) | 7 (6.9) |
Wet floor | 13 (3.6) | 10(5.5) | 2 (2.0) |
Irregular floor | 6 (1.6) | 3 (1.6) | 3 (3.0) |