Journal article
Community-Based Rehabilitation Post Hospital Discharge Interventions for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment Following a Hip Fracture: A Systematic Review Protocol
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hip fractures among older adults remain a public concern. Consequences of a hip fracture include the subsequent decline in function and mobility for the older adult, and an increased burden placed upon their caregivers and the health care system. The consequences may be more challenging if an older adult also has a compromised cognitive reserve. Although rehabilitation programs have proven effective, the best practices and resources …
Authors
van Wyk PM; Chu CH; Babineau J; Puts M; Brooks D; Saragosa M; McGilton KS
Journal
JMIR Research Protocols, Vol. 3, No. 3,
Publisher
JMIR Publications
DOI
10.2196/resprot.3485
ISSN
1929-0748