Factors That Influence the Reintegration to Normal Living for Older Adults 2 Years Post Hip Fracture.
J Appl Gerontol
; 39(12): 1323-1331, 2020 12.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31729274
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
This study aims to identify factors that influence older adults' reintegration to normal living 2 years following a hip fracture and the association between caregiver burden and reintegration over time.Methods:
This longitudinal cohort study followed 76 community-dwelling older adults and their caregivers for 2 years post-hip fracture. The primary outcome was Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI), and the secondary outcome was caregiver burden.Results:
Older adults scored significantly lower on RNLI at 18 to 24 months if they had few social interactions, cognitive impairment, or lower pre-fracture functional status. During follow-up, greater independence in activities of daily living and greater mobility were each positively associated with RNLI. Caregiver burden reduced if reintegration improved. Implications Results suggest a need for targeted interventions for older adults' post-hip fracture to improve their function to enhance their reintegration to normal living and to support caregivers in decreasing their burden of care.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Activities of Daily Living
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Aftercare
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Hip Fractures
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Appl Gerontol
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
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