Observational cohort study improves day 1 mobility in frail patients with fragility hip fractures, suggesting Cardiac Chair Position may enhance rehabilitation.
Key Points
Evaluate the effect of the Cardiac Chair Position (CCP) on day 1 mobility following fragility hip fractures.
Conducted an observational cohort study comparing mobility interventions in two 6-month periods.
Included 270 patients aged 65 and older with neck of femur fractures from low-energy trauma.
Assessed outcomes including day 1 mobility, postural hypotension, and length of hospital stay.
CCP group showed significantly improved day 1 mobility compared to standard care group.
No significant differences in postural hypotension, mortality rates, or length of stay observed.
Increased proportion of patients in the CCP group were able to perform mobility tasks.