Predictors of poor functional outcomes and mortality in patients with hip fracture: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Hip fracture is an important and prevalent medical condition associated with adverse outcomes. The aim of this article is to systematically review and summarise the predictors of poor functional outcomes and mortality for patients with hip fractures. METHODS:We conducted a systemic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. We included English peer-reviewed cohort studies that examined predictors of poor functional outcomes (such as independence in Activities of Daily Living) and mortality for patients with hip fracture published in the past 15 years (from 1 Jan 2004 up to 30 May 2019). Two independent researchers evaluated the articles for eligibility. Consensus on the eligibility was sought and a third researcher was involved if there was disagreement. A stan

SUBMITTER: Xu BY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6882152 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature