Estimates of the sensitivity (%) and predictive value positive (%; PVP) of selected mechanisms of injury: computerized hospital discharge data compared with expert review of medical records
| Mechanism | Sensitivity (95% CI) | PVP (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Falls | 95.1 (92.5 to 96.8) | 93.3 (90.4 to 95.3) |
| Motor vehicle traffic | 96.6 (91.4 to 98.7) | 87.6 (80.8 to 92.2) |
| Poisoning | 98.9 (92.6 to 99.8) | 94.2 (90.1 to 96.6) |
| Firearms | 91.6 (61.1 to 98.7) | 93.8 (91.2 to 95.6) |