Early coordinated rehabilitation in acute phase after hip fracture - a model for increased patient participation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown that patients with hip fracture treated in a Comprehensive Geriatric Care (CGC) unit report better results in comparison to orthopaedic care. Furthermore, involving patients in their healthcare by encouraging patient participation can result in better quality of care and improved outcomes. To our knowledge no study has been performed comparing rehabilitation programmes within a CGC unit during the acute phase after hip fracture with focus on improving patients' perceived participation and subsequent effect on patients' function.

Methods

A prospective, controlled, intervention performed in a CGC unit and compared with standard care. A total of 126 patients with hip fracture were recruited who were prior to fracture; community dwelling, mobile ind

SUBMITTER: Asplin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5646112 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature