Rehabilitation Care for Hip Fracture

Effectiveness of Post Acute Rehabilitation Care for Hip Fracture

Purpose: Hip fracture is a common disease on elderly. They become disabled easily if no adequate rehabilitation was given. The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of different types of post acute rehabilitation care for hip fracture.

Method: This study will recruit 150 peoples with hip fracture from hospitals in Taipei from Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014. The subjects from wards are randomly divided into group A, B and Group C. Each group includes 50 cases of hip fracture. Group C received 14 days hospitalization for comprehensive rehabilitation and 6 times home rehabilitation services within 3 months; Group B received 14 days hospitalization for comprehensive rehabilitation and Group A was control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. more than 60 years old,
2. hip fracture s/p within 3 months,
3. potential for rehabilitation.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Active infection, such as pneumonia, UTI, osteomyelitis, wound infection
2. Other uncontrolled medical condition, such as, dyspnea on exertion, acute renal failure, acute coronary syndrome, acute heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, active malignancy, DVT, possibility of pulmonary embolism, acute psychosis
3. No caregiver
4. No potential for rehabilitation, such as severe dementia, poor cognition, poor cooperation and motivation, poor family support
5. ESRD on Hemodialysis