Evaluation of Fall from High Cases and Trauma Due to Fall from High in Terms of Mental Health

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the cases of falling from height and the traumas caused by falling from height from a psychological perspective. Materials and Methods: Cases of falls from height who applied to Balıkesir Atatürk City Hospital Forensic Medicine Polyclinic and for whom a forensic report was issued, and the trauma data resulting from the fall in these cases were retrospectively examined. The data were obtained from the records in the individuals' medical files and evaluated as numbers and percentages using the descriptive statistical method. Results: It was found that the majority of cases of falls from height were male and were seen in all age groups. It has been determined that the most number of falls occur in July. Traumatic brain lesion occurring after a fall was in the first place in the cases. In the examination of bone fractures, it was determined that multiple fractures were more common in the cases. Conclusion: We think that it is necessary to conduct similar studies on the subject in different provinces of our country, to consider individuals in different developmental periods, including children, young people, adults and the elderly, and to obtain a general picture of the risk factors in falls from heights. Examining the situations that may affect falls from height will also encourage the planning and implementation of primary protective practices.