Feasibility of Post-Acute Hip Fracture Telerehabilitation in Older Adults

McKenzie Bedra, Joseph Finkelstein

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16 Scopus citations

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDigital Healthcare Empowering Europeans - Proceedings of MIE 2015
EditorsRonald Cornet, Lacramioara Stoicu-Tivadar, Ronald Cornet, Carlos Luis Parra Calderon, Stig Kjaer Andersen, Alexander Horbst, Mira Hercigonja-Szekeres
PublisherIOS Press
Pages469-473
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781614995111
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015
Event26th Medical Informatics in Europe Conference, MIE 2015 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: May 27 2015May 29 2015

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume210
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Other

Other26th Medical Informatics in Europe Conference, MIE 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period5/27/155/29/15

Keywords

  • Telerehabiliation
  • hip fracture
  • older adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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