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In-Hospital Falls and Fractures: Underreported, Overlooked, and Lethal

Rodrigues, Estefania; Silva, Ana Margarida; Abranches, Madalena; Alves, Francisco; Alves, Mariana

Introduction: In-hospital falls are a persistent issue and the most frequently reported adverse event among older patients. Fall rates typically range from 3 to 11 per 1,000 patient-days, with 25–40% causing injury and up to 10% resulting in serious harm. In Portugal, falls account for 21% of all hospital-reported incidents, according to the National Incident Identification System, highlighting the need for eff...


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