Frequency, Characteristics, and Risk Factors for Falls at an Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit.
Ekta GuptaJegy M TennisonKi Y ShinJack B FuAline Rozman de MoraesSyed Mujtaba Ali NaqviBryan FellmanEduardo BrueraPublished in: JCO oncology practice (2023)
The frequency and degree of harm for falls in the IPR unit were less than previous studies, which suggests that mobilization for these patients with cancer is safe. The presence of certain medical devices may contribute to fall risk, and more research is needed to better prevent falls in this higher-risk subgroup.