Baseline comparison all patients (1031) attending A&E with a primary diagnosis of a fall during study period
| Number (%) | Age (y)* | Female (%) | Admitted (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Mean age (SD). †Did not fulfil study eligibility criteria. | ||||
| All patients | 1031 | 78.2 (7.6) | 709 (67) | 315 (30) |
| Randomised | 397 (39) | 78.2 (7.5) | 269 (68) | 147 (37) |
| Institutional care† | 117 (11) | 82.3 (7.1) | 85 (73) | 46 (39) |
| Dementia and no live in carer† | 60 (6) | 84.2 (6.2) | 48 (80) | 36 (60) |
| Refused† | 124 (12) | 76.9 (7.4) | 94 (76) | 12 (10) |
| No contact | 195 (19) | 76.9 (7.2) | 122 (63) | 29 (15) |
| Other† | 138 (13) | 75.3 (7.0) | 76 (55) | 47 (34) |