Hip fracture. Fracture of femur
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients will receive a multimodal electronic education program consisting of one QR-code-accessible interactive e-book, an asynchronous online Q&A community with a
a printed copy is also provided. The online Q&A channel (via a widely used messaging platform) allows patients to submit questions anytime
the research nurse responds daily with personalized, encouraging messages. The same nurse conducts four structured telephone calls at the end of the first, second, third, and fourth post-discharge wee
remaining chapters are self-paced. The total program duration is 4 weeks post-discharge. This non-pharmacological educational intervention is delivered at Sina Hospital and via tele-support. Intervent
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of acute hip fracture confirmed by radiography and requiring surgical intervention Admission to the surgical or orthopedic ward of Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Age 18 years or older Alert and cognitively intact Ownership of a personal smartphone with internet connectivity and the ability to scan a QR code and navigate basic digital documents independently Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe pre-existing non-ambulatory status defined as complete bedridden state prior to the fracture or severe neurological or psychiatric disorders that hinder communication Lack of a reliable contact number or stated inability to participate in the scheduled telephone follow-ups Concurrent participation in another similar educational program Caregiver uncooperativeness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Recovery. Timepoint: before the intervention and at 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before the intervention and at 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGolnar Ghane
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed