Factors associated to institutionalization and mortality over three years, in elderly people with a hip fracture. An observational study

Highlights • Hip fracture is associated with a high risk of disability and death. • Factors associated with mortality are age, functional loss and cognitive impairment. • Living alone increases by three, the risk of institutionalization. • In this single centre, observational study, the rehabilitati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Maturitas 2016-07, Vol.89, p.9-15
Hauptverfasser: Uriz-Otano, Francisco, Pla-Vidal, Jorge, López, Gregorio Tiberio, Malafarina, Vincenzo
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Hip fracture is associated with a high risk of disability and death. • Factors associated with mortality are age, functional loss and cognitive impairment. • Living alone increases by three, the risk of institutionalization. • In this single centre, observational study, the rehabilitation improves functional recovery and reduces mortality.
ISSN:0378-5122
1873-4111
DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.04.005