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Understanding individuals’ perspectives and experiences of recovery following a proximal humerus fracture: an interpretive description

Abstract

PURPOSE: Proximal humerus fractures are common in older adults and optimizing their outcomes following this injury can be challenging. This study explored recovery from the perspective of individuals who experience proximal humerus fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 14) with participants (aged 45 and over) recruited from a hand clinic in London, Ontario using a purposive sampling technique. …

Authors

Varahra A; MacDermid JC; Szekeres M; Walton D; Faber KJ

Journal

Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol. 45, No. 21, pp. 3476–3483

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

October 9, 2023

DOI

10.1080/09638288.2022.2134469

ISSN

0963-8288