The influence of hospital and home environments on physical activity and sedentary behaviour: Perceptions of people recovering from fractures

Injury is a leading contributor to morbidity in developed and developing countries, contributing to 10% of global disease burden [1]. Orthopaedic injuries (e.g. fractures), often a consequence of trauma, are costly to treat and can negatively impact patients ’ quality of life [2,3]. Although hospitalisation is often essential following a fracture, hospitalisation itself can be associated with adverse outcomes including hospital-acquired complications and functional decline [4–6]. Hospital acquired functional decline, defined as a loss of independenc e, from admission to discharge, in one or more activities of daily living (ADLs, e.g., bathing, dressing, transfers) [7] is often a consequence of prolonged and preventable episodes of bed rest and other sedentary behaviours [4,8].

Source: Injury - March 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mr Asher G Kirk, Dr Lara A Kimmel, Mr Jason Pereira, Dr Christina L Ekegren Source Type: research