Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Ashe, Maureen C.
Sims-Gould, Joanie
Stott-Eveneshen, Sarah
Fleig, Lena
McAllister, Megan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To understand older adults’ engagement in their recovery experience and rehabilitation after a fall-related hip fracture.
Method.
50 community-dwelling older adults recovering from a recent (3–12 months) hip fracture (32 women, 18 men) participated in telephone interviews using a semistructured format at 6 and 12 months after recruitment into the study.
Interviews were conducted as part of a mixed-methods study designed to test the effect of a postoperative hip fracture management program (B4 Clinic).
Results.
Three substantive themes were identified in the qualitative data: (1) managing expectations; (2) engaging in physical activity; and (3) there is life after fracture.
Participants shared valuable insight into how their expectations for their recovery period compared to their lived experience and the role of physical activity in their ability to return to their prefracture activities.
Conclusions.
Our findings reflect older adults’ expectations for recovery from hip fracture.
Encouraging engagement in rehabilitative exercises and addressing expectations prior to hospital discharge may improve patients’ adherence to rehabilitation programs, functional outcomes, and postoperative quality of life.
Implications for rehabilitation include the necessity for early and ongoing engagement of rehabilitation professionals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sims-Gould, Joanie& Stott-Eveneshen, Sarah& Fleig, Lena& McAllister, Megan& Ashe, Maureen C.. 2017. Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170405
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sims-Gould, Joanie…[et al.]. Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Aging Research No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170405
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sims-Gould, Joanie& Stott-Eveneshen, Sarah& Fleig, Lena& McAllister, Megan& Ashe, Maureen C.. Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Aging Research. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170405
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170405