hip fracture
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who (1) had hip fractures (ICD 10 codes S720 and S721) and underwent surgery (sliding hip screws, intramedullary nails, or hemiarthroplasty) within 2 days after admission; (2) were aged 50 years and older; and (3) underwent rehabilitation by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist within 2 days postoperatively.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Without dementia cohort: Patients who (1) were admitted from nursing homes or other hospitals; (2) used home health care services prior to admission; (3) had dementia; or (4) had bilateral hip fracture or multiple injuries. With dementia cohort: Patients who (1) were admitted from other hospitals; (2) did not have dementia; or (3) had bilateral hip fracture or multiple injuries.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Barthel Index (BI) scores at 14 days post-surgery will be the main outcome. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Barthel Index (BI) scores at 30 days post-surgery will be the main outcome. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Yamagata University Department of Health Policy Science