Functional Outcomes After Hip Fracture in Independent Community-Dwelling Patients.

Jennifer A Ouellet Gregory M OuelletAlison M RomegialliMarilyn HirschLisa BerardiChristine M RamseyLeo M CooneyLisa M Walke

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2019)

Age, dementia, in-hospital delirium, number of medications, and preadmission opiate use were predictors of poor outcomes in independent older adults following hip fracture. Further investigation is needed to identify factors associated with improved mobility measures from 3 to 6 months to ultimately optimize recovery.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
community dwelling
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
mild cognitive impairment
prognostic factors
physical activity
type diabetes
emergency department
cognitive impairment
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes