Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Purpose. To understand older adults' engagement in their recovery experience and rehabilitation after a fall-related hip fracture. Method. 50 community-dwelling older adults recovering from a recent (3-12 months) hip fracture (32 women, 18 men) participated in telephone interviews using a semistructured format at 6 and 12 months after recruitment into the study. Interviews were conducted as part of a mixed-methods study designed to test the effect of a postoperative hip fracture management program (B4 Clinic). Results. Three substantive themes were identified in the qualitative data: (1) managing expectations; (2) engaging in physical activity; and (3) there is life after fracture. Participants shared valuable insight into how their expectations for their recovery peri

SUBMITTER: Sims-Gould J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5376933 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature