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Early mobility after fragility hip fracture: a mixed methods embedded case study.

Lynn Haslam-LarmerCatherine DonnellyMohammad AuaisKevin WooVincent DePaul
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2021)
There are multi-level factors that require consideration with implementation of best practice interventions, namely, systemic, healthcare provider related, and patient related. An increased risk of poor outcomes occurs with compounding multiple factors, such as a patient with low pre-fracture functional mobility, cognitive impairment, and a mismatch of expectations. The study reports several variables to be important considerations for facilitating early mobility. Communicating mobility expectations and addressing physical and psychological readiness are essential. Our findings can be used to develop meaningful healthcare provider and patient-centred interventions to address the risks of poor outcomes.
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