Conclusion : Based on available evidence , older adults with hip fracture engage in prolonged sedentary behavior and have low levels of physical activity during rehabilitation and recovery
Objective : To synthesize evidence on older adults ’  sedentary behavior and physical activity during rehabilitation and recovery for hip fracture ( 1 ) across the care continuum and ( 2 ) from clinical interventions .
Recovery from hip fracture in eight areas of function.
BACKGROUND This report describes changes in eight areas of functioning after a hip fracture , identifies the point at which maximal levels of recovery are reached in each area , and evaluates the sequence of recuperation across multiple functional domains . METHODS . Community-residing hip fracture patients ( n = 674 ) admitted to eight hospitals in Baltimore , Maryl and , 1990 - 1991 were followed prospect ively for 2 years from the time of hospitalization . Eight areas of function ( i.e. , upper and lower extremity physical and instrumental activities of daily living ; gait and balance ; social , cognitive , and affective function ) were measured by personal interview and direct observation during hospitalization at 2 , 6 , 12 , 18 , and 24 months . Levels of recovery are described in each area , and time to reach maximal recovery was estimated using Generalized Estimating Equations and longitudinal data . RESULTS Most areas of functioning showed progressive lessening of dependence over the first postfracture year , with different levels of recovery and time to maximum levels observed for each area . New dependency in physical and instrumental tasks for those not requiring equipment or human assistance prefracture ranged from as low as 20.3 % for putting on pants to as high as 89.9 % for climbing five stairs . Recuperation times were specific to area of function , ranging from approximately 4 months for depressive symptoms ( 3.9 months ) , upper extremity function ( 4.3 months ) , and cognition ( 4.4 months ) to almost a year for lower extremity function ( 11.2 months ) . CONCLUSIONS Functional disability following hip fracture is significant , patterns of recovery differ by area of function , and there appears to be an orderly sequence by which areas of function reach their maximal levels
Conclusion : Based on available evidence , older adults with hip fracture engage in prolonged sedentary behavior and have low levels of physical activity during rehabilitation and recovery
Objective : To synthesize evidence on older adults ’  sedentary behavior and physical activity during rehabilitation and recovery for hip fracture ( 1 ) across the care continuum and ( 2 ) from clinical interventions .