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Variations in Fall Risk Perception and Actual Fall Risk Among Hospitalized Elderly Patients with Cataracts: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Jinxiu Yao

  • Danling Fang

  • Pei Xu

  • Shijie Liu

  • Chunxiu Zhou

  • Lifei Su

  • Danhong Kang

  • Xiaochen Su

  • Lili Ma

  • Minling Mo

  • June 10, 2026

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    The study analyzed fall risk and awareness among 526 hospitalized elderly cataract patients in Shanghai from March to September 2025.

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    Hospitalized elderly cataract patients exhibited a moderate fall risk score of 6.56, while their fall awareness score was 54.45, both indicating moderate levels.

  • 3

    A significant mismatch in fall awareness was observed, with high-risk patients often showing insufficient awareness and low-risk patients displaying excessive awareness.

  • 4

    Factors influencing fall risk included age, marital status, education, sleep quality, medication history, and underlying diseases.

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    The study recommends incorporating fall awareness assessments into routine screenings to enhance individualized fall prevention strategies.

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Discrepancies between fall risk and fall awareness in hospitalized elderly patients with cataracts: a cross-sectional study

  • by Jinxiu Yao, Danling Fang, Pei Xu, Shijie Liu, Chunxiu Zhou, Lifei Su, Danhong Kang, Xiaochen Su, Lili Ma, Minling Mo

  • June 10, 2026

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