Journal article
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