Interdisciplinary Intervention Improves Quality of Life for Older Patients After Hip Fracture
Author Information
Author(s): Shyu Yea-Ing L, Liang Jersey, Wu Chi-Chuan, Cheng Huey-Shinn, Chen Min-Chi
Primary Institution: Chang Gung University
Hypothesis
Older patients with hip fracture who received our interdisciplinary intervention program would have better health-related quality of life than those who did not.
Conclusion
The interdisciplinary intervention program may improve health outcomes of elders with hip fracture.
Supporting Evidence
- The experimental group had significantly better outcomes in bodily pain, vitality, mental health, physical function, and role physical.
- The benefits of the intervention lasted throughout the first year after discharge.
- Physical-related health outcomes had larger treatment effects than emotional/mental-related outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special program for older people who broke their hip can help them feel better and live healthier after surgery.
Methodology
A randomized experimental design was used with older patients with hip fracture assigned to either an experimental or control group, measuring health-related quality of life at multiple time points.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to non-blinding of assessors and randomization method.
Limitations
The study design was single-blinded, lacked baseline HRQOL measures, and excluded patients with severe cognitive impairment.
Participant Demographics
Majority were female (68.5%), average age 78.16 years, with 51.9% married and 48.8% illiterate.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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