An exploration of serious falls after stroke using a large international stroke rehabilitation database

Abstract

Background: Falls are common after stroke and can have serious consequences such as hip fracture. Prior research shows around half of individuals will fall within the 12 months post stroke, and these falls are more likely to cause serious injury compared to people without stroke. However, there is limited research on risk factors collected in the immediate post-stroke period that may relate to falls risk. Furthermore, the circumstances and consequences surrounding falls resulting in serious adverse events (serious falls) is underexplored. Aims: Using longitudinal cohort data from A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial (AVERT), we aimed to describe the occurrence, consequences, and circumstances o..