Davalos-Bichara et al reported a simple grading scale for falls in an adult.
The authors are from the Johns Hopkins University.
Parameters:
(1) fall to ground or lower level (chair, bed, etc)
(2) medical attention for fall
Fall
Medical Attention
Grade
Term
no
none
1
near fall
yes
2
fall
received; not admitted to hospital
3
admitted to hospital
4
where:
• The same term is used for Grades 2 to 4. The addition of an adjective (mild, moderate, severe) would reduce ambiguity.
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