Title of article :
Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Its Association with Functional Independence, Quality of Life and In-Hospital Course of Recovery in Elderly Patients with Proximal Femur Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study
Author/Authors :
Schmal, Hagen Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark , Marsault, Laureen V. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark , Madsen, Carsten Fladmose Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark , Holsgaard-Larsen, Anders Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark , Lauritsen, Jens Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark , Ryg, Jesper Department of Geriatric Medicine - Odense University Hospital - Odense, Denmark
Abstract :
Physical activity in elderly patients is crucial for recovery from proximal femoral fractures. Considering the limited possibilities for objective measurement, we aimed to evaluate the use of an accelerometer in this population to determine activity’s association with functional independence, quality of life, and course of recovery.
Keywords :
Objectively Measured Physical Activity , Association , Functional Independence , Quality of Life , In-Hospital Course , Recovery in Elderly Patients , Proximal Femur Fractures , A Prospective Cohort Study
Journal title :
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
