Outcomes after inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with hip fractures: A cross-sectional study.

Division

Far West

Hospital

MountainView Hospital

Document Type

Manuscript

Publication Date

11-25-2024

Keywords

Hip fracture, inpatient rehabilitation, nonhome discharge, older adults, transfers

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical characteristics of older adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after hip fractures and to find factors associated with discharge location.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional analysis.

SETTING: Inpatient rehabilitation units in the United States.

PARTICIPANTS: ≥65 years old patients with hip fractures.

INTERVENTION: Inpatient rehabilitation with ≥1 hour of physical and occupational therapy per weekday.

MAIN MEASURES: Home versus nonhome discharges.

RESULTS: 79% of 7439 (

CONCLUSION: Older adults with dementia, cerebrovascular disorders, and lower bed-to-chair transfer mobility levels at admission after hip fractures may benefit from additional targeted rehabilitation to improve the chances of a successful community discharge.

Publisher or Conference

Clinical Rehabilitation

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