Rehabilitation after hip fractures. Home and hospital management compared.
The rehabilitation of elderly patients after hip fractures is important: we report a prospective study which compares supported home rehabilitation with management in hospital in two similar groups of patients. Our results show that early discharge from hospital and home rehabilitation produces substantial savings in bed days, and also provides quicker and more effective recovery.
Pryor
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Department of Orthopaedics, Peterborough District Hospital, Cambridge, England.
Williams
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies