Female gender and better physical function were independent predictors of higher physical activity after hip fracture, with women having 5.77 times higher odds of walking more than the median number of steps.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
Yes
In elderly patients rehabilitating after hip fracture, physical activity is strongly correlated with physical function, and women and those with better physical function are likely to be more physically active.
Odds Ratio: 5.77 (95% CI 1.28–26.02)
p-value: p=0.023
Physical activity and physical function are reduced after hip fracture and Fear of Falling (FOF) is common. However, relationships between these factors have not been investigated in elderly persons rehabilitating after hip fracture.
Wilco P. Achterberg (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hip fracture (n=100). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Higher physical activity (≥260 steps/day) (OR 5.77, 95% CI 1.28-26.02, p=0.023). Female gender and better physical function were independent predictors of higher physical activity after hip fracture, with women having 5.77 times higher odds of walking more than the median number of steps.
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