Key result
Depression linked to worse ADL scores and functional recovery in elderly hip fracture patients.
Why the study?
The effects of depression on functional healing and return to pre-fracture daily activities in elderly hip fracture patients were not well examined.
Does depression reduce functional recovery in elderly patients with a hip fracture?
Population
104 elderly patients with unilateral hip fracture between 2009 and 2012
Comparison
Depression vs no depression
Design
Prospective comparative study
Authors
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Supports depression screening in elderly hip fracture patients; hypothesis-generating for intervention trials on recovery.
Observational (n=104)
Does depression reduce functional recovery in elderly patients with a hip fracture?
p-value: p=0.000
Depression negatively impacts functional recovery and daily activities in elderly patients following a hip fracture.
Atay et al. (2015) conducted an observational in unilateral hip fracture (n=104). Depression was evaluated on Change in the mean ADL scores (p=0.000). Depression was significantly associated with a negative effect on the change in mean ADL scores and functional recovery in elderly patients with a hip fracture (p=0.000).
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