Objective To assess the effects of inpatient rehabilitation specifically designed for geriatric
patients compared with usual care on functional status, admissions to nursing homes, and …

Background Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people, and its
impact on society is substantial. After surgery, people require rehabilitation to help them …

Objectives: To evaluate whether an early multidisciplinary geriatric intervention in elderly
patients with hip fracture reduced length of stay, morbidity, and mortality and improved …

RATIONALE: Excess mortality and residual disability are common after hip fracture.
HYPOTHESIS: Twelve months of high-intensity weight-lifting exercise and targeted …

Outcomes for Older Patients With Hip Fractures: The Impact o... : Journal of Orthopaedic
Trauma Outcomes for Older Patients With Hip Fractures: The Impact of Orthopedic and Geriatric …

OBJECTIVES: To determine evidence-based best practices for elderly hip fracture patients
from the time of hospital admission to 6 months postfracture. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of intensive geriatric rehabilitation on demented patients
with hip fracture. Design: Preplanned subanalysis of randomised intervention study. Settting …

Chudyk AM, Jutai JW, Petrella RJ, Speechley M. Systematic review of hip fracture
rehabilitation practices in the elderly. OBJECTIVE: To address the need for a research …

Background Although the principal goal of hip fracture management is a return to the pre-
event functional level, most survivors fail to regain their former levels of autonomy. One of …

Background Hip fracture is a major injury that causes significant problems for affected
individuals and their family and carers. Over 40% of people with hip fracture have dementia …