Prevalence of and Variables Associated with Syncope-Related Injuries and Fractures in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Study in General Practices

Author:

Gümbel Danilo Christian1ORCID,Konrad Marcel2ORCID,Krieg Sarah3,Krieg Andreas4,Kostev Karel56ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University Clinic, Justus-Liebig-Universität, 35390 Gießen, Germany

2. Department of Health and Social, FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, 60549 Frankfurt, Germany

3. Department of Inclusive Medicine, University Hospital Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Bielefeld University, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany

4. Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Proctology, University Hospital Herford, Medical Campus OWL, Ruhr University Bochum, 32049 Herford, Germany

5. Epidemiology, IQVIA, 60549 Frankfurt, Germany

6. University Clinic of Philipps-University, 35043 Marburg, Germany

Abstract

Background: There is a lack of studies investigating the prevalence of syncope-related injuries in a large representative cohort. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the prevalence of, and variables associated with syncope-related injuries and fractures in a large outpatient population in Germany. Methods: The present study used data from the Disease Analyzer database (IQVIA) and included adults with first-time diagnoses of syncope in 1 of 1284 general practices in Germany between 2005 and 2022 (index date). The prevalence of injuries and separate fractures documented on the index date was examined, and the association of demographic and clinical variables with the risk of syncope-related injuries and fractures was studied using multivariable logistic regression. Results: A total of 143,226 patients (mean age: 57.1 years, 56.9% female) were included in this study. The proportion of injuries was 10.4% and increased from 6.4% in the age group 18–30 to 15.0% in the age group >80 years. Female sex was associated with a slightly higher risk of injury (OR: 1.09; 95% CI: 1.05–1.13) and fractures (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.07–1.28). Osteoporosis was associated with a higher risk of injury (OR: 1.25; 95% CI: 1.16–1.34) and fracture (OR: 1.53; 95% CI: 1.33–1.76), while obesity was only associated with a slightly increased risk of injury. Conclusions: Syncope-related injuries are common among syncope patients. Factors associated with a higher risk of syncope-related injuries, such as female sex, older age, and osteoporosis, can be incorporated into an effective risk stratification and help to improve the outcome of syncope patients.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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