Effects of the FIT-HIP Intervention for Fear of Falling After Hip Fracture: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Fear of falling (FoF) is common after hip fracture and can impede functional recovery because of activity restriction. The Fear of falling InTervention in HIP fracture geriatric rehabilitation (FIT-HIP intervention) was designed to target FoF and consequently to improve mobility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the FIT-HIP intervention in patients with FoF in geriatric rehabilitation (GR) after hip fracture.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - May 7, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Maaike N. Scheffers-Barnhoorn, Monica van Eijk, Jolanda C.M. van Haastregt, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Romke van Balen, Nan van Geloven, Gertrudis I.J.M. Kempen, Wilco P. Achterberg Tags: Original Study Source Type: research