Introduction of enhanced weekend physiotherapy for patients with hip fracture is associated with improved early mobility outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess whether enhanced daily weekend physiotherapy (EWP) for patients with hip fracture was associated with improved clinical outcomes.

Methods

We retrospectively analysed all previously ambulatory adults admitted with hip fracture to our tertiary hospital, comparing 'usual' ('control') care (09/19-03/20) to EWP (09/20-03/21). Outcomes included Day-7 mobility ≥20 m (primary), additional mobility measures, specified postoperative complications, new residential facility placement, acute length-of-stay (LOS) and 30-day death.

Results

Amongst 235 eligible patients (128 control, 107 EWP), 66% were female, mean age was 80.4 years (SD 10.5), 20% from residential care and 49% (114/235) were mobilising without aid at baseline (no between-group differences; all p 

SUBMITTER: Ni Chroinin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671716 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature