Retrospective analysis of mortality and the influence of polypharmacy in geriatric staircase falls

Abstract Background Staircase falls are a significant cause of emergency department visits among older adults (≥ 65 years) and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. While previous research has explored risk factors for injury severity, the role of polypharmacy (≥ 5 regular medicatio...

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Main Authors:	Niklas Rutsch, Meike Vitale, Sabrina N. Jegerlehner, Jolanta Klukowska-Rötzler, Aristomenis Exadaktylos, Christoph E. Albers, Christian Tinner, Sebastian F. Bigdon
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	BMC 2026-05-01
Series:	BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:	Geriatrics Falls Polypharmacy Orthogeriatrics
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07627-z
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