Long-term social prognosis after hip fractures.
A long term follow-up study of 518 patients with hip fractures was undertaken 2.5 years after the operation. The total mortality was 35 per cent (180/518). The risk of social deterioration for patients admitted from home was 47 per cent (132/281). A statistical analysis showed this risk to be determined primarily by the age of the patient and secondarily by the placement of the patient on discharge from hospital. A thorough description of these factors is presented.
D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000401:mortality / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013997:Time Factors