Falls can occur at any time or in any place. However, most falls occur during normal activity in and around the home such as walking, changing clothes, showering, gardening and getting out of bed to go to the toilet [28]. Fewer falls occur as a result of hazardous activities.
The time, day of week and month combined with the activity undertaken when a fall injury occurred can greatly assist in the planning and targeting of strategies.
Health professionals generally collect this information when a person is admitted to hospital or presents at an emergency department due to a fall. Available information can be obtained through a range of data sources.
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