Why the study?
Does early ambulation improve functional recovery and discharge outcomes in patients after hip fracture surgery?
Population
60 patients admitted for surgical management of a hip fracture at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.
Comparison
Early ambulation vs Delayed ambulation
Design
RCT, Randomized to early ambulation or delayed ambulation
Follow-up
7 days post-surgery / discharge
Authors
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Supports early ambulation protocols after hip fracture surgery to improve short-term function and home discharge; extends prior RCT evidence.
Does early ambulation improve functional recovery and discharge outcomes in patients after hip fracture surgery?
Early ambulation after hip fracture surgery accelerates functional recovery and increases the likelihood of being discharged directly home.
Oldmeadow et al. (2006) studied this question.
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