Interaction effects of alcohol consumption and dizziness/vertigo on fall risk in psychiatric Inpatients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with mental disorders have a high incidence of falls and fall-related injuries, and although a history of alcohol consumption and dizziness/vertigo symptoms are assessed at the admission stage, their combined effect on fall risk has not been adequately quantified.

Objectives

This exploratory study aimed to investigate the potential interaction between a history of alcohol consumption and dizziness/vertigo on the occurrence of falls among patients with mental disorders.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients hospitalized in a psychiatric specialty hospital. Patients were divided into fall and non-fall groups. Data were analyzed using a Chi-square test and Multivariate logistic regression. Multiplicative and additive models were

SUBMITTER: Peng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823966 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature