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Investigate factors that affect the length of hospitalization in older adults following hip fracture surgery.

April 16, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Determinants of hospital length of stay in older adults after hip fracture: a prospective cohort study

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JFJosé Roberto FariaUniversidade de São Paulo LCLuana Letícia CapatoUniversidade de São Paulo MUMelise Jacon Peres UenoUniversidade de São Paulo

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Observational cohort study examines factors influencing hospital stay length in older adults, suggesting improvements in surgical timing and assessments could help reduce stays.

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Investigate factors that affect the length of hospitalization in older adults following hip fracture surgery.
Prospective observational cohort study design
Included 172 older adults hospitalized for hip fractures
Data collected within 24 hours post-surgery
Utilized a generalized linear model to analyze associations
Adjusted for age and sex in statistical analyses
Mean hospitalization length was 5.4 days
Cognitive impairment was present in 86.9% of participants
Delayed surgery and higher levels of urea and ferritin were linked to longer stays
Lower functional scores (CAS) and handgrip strength were associated with prolonged hospitalization
Independent associations highlighted the need to address surgical delays and monitor relevant health markers

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Faria et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07dad2f7e8953b7cbea1b https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07390-1

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Observational cohort study examines factors influencing hospital stay length in older adults, suggesting improvements in surgical timing and assessments could help reduce stays.

Determinants of hospital length of stay in older adults after hip fracture: a prospective cohort study

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Determinants of hospital length of stay in older adults after hip fracture: a prospective cohort study

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