Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study

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 semistruct...

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Main Authors: Joanie Sims-Gould, Sarah Stott-Eveneshen, Lena Fleig, Megan McAllister, Maureen C. Ashe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2171865