FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOLLOWING HIP FRACTURE REHABILITATION IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS
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Background: Hip fractures are a major cause of disability, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life among older adults. Effective rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring functional abilities and enhancing overall well-being following hip fracture surgery. Understanding the impact of rehabilitation on functional recovery and quality of life is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions on functional recovery and quality of life among elderly individuals following hip fracture.
Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted among elderly individuals aged 65 years and above who underwent rehabilitation following hip fracture. Participants received a structured rehabilitation program consisting of mobility training, strengthening exercises, balance training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining. Functional recovery was assessed using standardized outcome measures such as the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Barthel Index, while quality of life was evaluated using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Assessments were performed at baseline and after the rehabilitation period. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Participants demonstrated significant improvements in functional mobility, independence in daily activities, and overall quality of life following rehabilitation. Post-intervention scores showed notable gains in FIM and Barthel Index measurements, indicating enhanced functional recovery. Significant improvements were also observed across physical functioning, social participation, and emotional well-being domains of the SF-36. The findings suggest that comprehensive rehabilitation contributes substantially to both physical recovery and psychosocial outcomes in elderly individuals after hip fracture.
Conclusion: Structured rehabilitation programs are effective in promoting functional recovery and improving quality of life among elderly individuals following hip fracture. Early and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions can facilitate greater independence, reduce disability, and enhance overall well-being, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation in geriatric orthopaedics care.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions on functional recovery and quality of life among elderly individuals following hip fracture.
Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted among elderly individuals aged 65 years and above who underwent rehabilitation following hip fracture. Participants received a structured rehabilitation program consisting of mobility training, strengthening exercises, balance training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining. Functional recovery was assessed using standardized outcome measures such as the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Barthel Index, while quality of life was evaluated using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Assessments were performed at baseline and after the rehabilitation period. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Participants demonstrated significant improvements in functional mobility, independence in daily activities, and overall quality of life following rehabilitation. Post-intervention scores showed notable gains in FIM and Barthel Index measurements, indicating enhanced functional recovery. Significant improvements were also observed across physical functioning, social participation, and emotional well-being domains of the SF-36. The findings suggest that comprehensive rehabilitation contributes substantially to both physical recovery and psychosocial outcomes in elderly individuals after hip fracture.
Conclusion: Structured rehabilitation programs are effective in promoting functional recovery and improving quality of life among elderly individuals following hip fracture. Early and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions can facilitate greater independence, reduce disability, and enhance overall well-being, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation in geriatric orthopaedics care.
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Hip fracture Rehabilitation Functional recovery Quality of life Elderly individuals Functional Independence Measure Geriatric rehabilitation
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Datta, A., Deb, B. & Bose, P. (2026). Functional Recovery and Quality of Life Following Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Elderly Individuals. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.200
Datta, Atanu, et al.. "Functional Recovery and Quality of Life Following Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Elderly Individuals." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.200.
Datta, Atanu,Barnita Deb, and Pratik Bose. "Functional Recovery and Quality of Life Following Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Elderly Individuals." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.200.
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