Journal article
Longitudinal changes in physical activity levels and fear of falling after hip fracture
Chang-Yin Tu, Nora Shields, Stephen D Gill, Mark Tacey, Christopher Lindner, Keith D Hill
Physiotherapy Research International | WILEY | Published : 2020
DOI: 10.1002/pri.1884
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Due to global ageing, more people will suffer from hip fracture in the future, and many will be left with permanent physical impairments. The care burden for people post hip fracture is high. The aim of this study is to measure longitudinal changes in physical activity levels and fear of falling in people after hip fracture who return home after inpatient rehabilitation. METHODS: Longitudinal observational study. Participants were recruited from three rehabilitation centres in Victoria, Australia. Self-reported fear of falling (Short Falls Efficacy Scale - International) and physical activity levels (Human Activity Profile - Adjusted Activity Score and Frenchay Activi..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Northern Health Foundation, Grant/Award Number: Small Research Grant