An 11-year review of hip fracture hospitalisations, health outcomes, and predictors of access to in-hospital rehabilitation for adults ≥ 65 years living with and without dementia: a population-based cohort study

ConclusionConsistent criteria should be applied to determine rehabilitation access, and rehabilitation services designed for older adults living with dementia or in aged care are needed.Highlights• Adults living with dementia were able to make functional gains following hip fracture rehabilitation.• Need to determine consistent criteria to determine access to hip fracture rehabilitation.• Rehabilitation services specifically designed for adults living with dementia or in aged care are needed.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research