Factors associated with concerns about falling and activity restriction in older adults after hip fracture: a mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate factors contributing to concerns about falling and activity restriction in the community among older adults who had a hip fracture.

Methods

A mixed method systematic review with a convergent segregated approach. We searched Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, PEDRo, CINAHL and the Cochrane library. Results were synthesised narratively considering physical, psychological, environmental, care, and social factors and presented in tables. Critical appraisal was completed in duplicate.

Results

We included 19 studies (9 qualitative, 9 observational, 1 mixed methods) representing 1480 individuals and 23 factors related to concerns about falling and activity restriction. Physical factors included falls history, comorbidities, balance, strength, mobility and func

SUBMITTER: Guerra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997732 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature