What determines health-related quality of life in hip fracture patients at the end of acute care?—a prospective observational study
2014
Summary
Hip fractures are associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HrQoL). We found pre-existing need of care or limited function, cognitive impairment, and depression to be independent factors associated with lower HrQoL during the postsurgical period. In contrast, joint replacement was associated with better HrQoL compared to internal fixation. Patients’ treatment should be focused on functional recovery and treatment of depression.
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