title: Feasibility of post-acute hip fracture telerehabilitation in older adults.
abstract: Recent studies demonstrated potential of home-based telerehabilitation in older adults and individuals with mobility impairment. However limited evidence exists on feasibility of home-based telerehabilitation in older adults after hip fracture. The aims of this study were: (1) to assess impact of home-based telerehabilitation of community dwelling older adults in post-acute phase of recovery after hip fracture on mobility, psycho-behavioral factors, quality of life, and satisfaction with care; (2) to estimate acceptance of the telerehabilitation system and adherence to the exercise program. We found statistically significant improvements in exercise self-efficacy, mobility, quality of life, and patient satisfaction after 30-day hip fracture telerehabilitation. Home telerehabilitation may be a viable model for post-acute hip fracture recovery and it is warranted for further evaluation in clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: McKenzie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bedra
authors.affiliation: John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Finkelstein
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D000069350:Telerehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome