Authors (including presenting author) :
LI SCY, CHEUNG EYY, LAU ACH, CHAN RWY, CHEUNG KWS, PANG CG, SO JKW, CHAN MTL, LEUNG KKL
Affiliation :
Physiotherapy Department, Kowloon Hospital
Introduction :
With aging population, the incidence of fragility fractures in Hong Kong is increasing. Comprehensive discharge planning is essential to support patients’ return to community living and prevent secondary injuries. Early identification of rehabilitation potential enables effective care planning, goal setting, and resource utilization.
Objectives :
This study aimed to evaluate baseline differences between patients with limited and good recovery of functional independence and identify rehabilitation potential in hip fracture patients.
Methodology :
Data from patients diagnosed with hip fractures who received inpatient rehabilitation at Kowloon Hospital between 2013 and 2024 were analyzed. Assessments included pre-morbid Modified Functional Ambulation Classification(MFAC_premorbid), MFAC at admission(MFAC_admission), and Elderly Mobility Scale(EMS) at admission(EMS_admission). The EMS at discharge(EMS_discharge) was also measured. Patients were classified into two groups using EMS_discharge with cut-off of 10, distinguishing high versus minimal dependence. Between group differences were analyzed.
Result & Outcome :
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