A Trial of an Improved Fall Risk Assessment and Activity Test to Prevent Falls in Elderly Inpatients

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate if a personalized fall prevention strategy could reduce fall incidence in elderly hospitalized patients. A total of 320 patients were randomized into two groups. The experimental group received interventions guided by an improved fall risk assessment form and an obstacle physical activity test. The control group received standard hospital care. The primary outcome was the incidence of falls. Secondary outcomes included injury severity, nursing satisfaction, patient compliance, and quality of life.