Which Factors Influence the Need for Inpatient Aftercare of Elderly Patients After Hospital Treatment for Proximal Humerus Fractures?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While epidemiology and treatment strategies of proximal humerus fractures have been well studied, post-hospital care is poorly analysed. Corresponding data is available in the context of hip fractures, but the evidence regarding proximal humerus fractures is weak. Aim of this study is to identify risk factors for institutionalisation required after discharge into inpatient aftercare for elderly patients treated for proximal humerus fractures.

Materials and methods

For this retrospective single-centre investigation, n = 295 patients (age 70 (58,79) years, 63.7% female) admitted to hospital from home due to proximal humerus fractures were included and divided into two study groups: Patients being discharged home ('Home') vs being discharged into aftercare (

SUBMITTER: Mester B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915286 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature