Pub Date : 2023-11-08DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101063
Paula Rocha , Cristina Lavareda Baixinho , Andrea Marques , Maria Adriana Henriques
Background
Older adults with a prior history of falls that results in hip fractures have difficulties in regaining pre-fracture functional capacity. Scientific evidence has shown benefits of the implementation of multidimensional rehabilitation programs, but this evidence is not systematized with regard to continuity of care after hospital discharge.
Objective
To identify interventions that promote safety and functional recovery of older adults with hip fractures after hospital discharge.
Method
A systematic review was carried out according to Cochrane methodology. The research strategy was predefined for the MEDLINE and CINAHL databases. The identified articles were screened according to the eligibility criteria by two independent reviewers. The articles included in the bibliographic sample were evaluated for risk of bias.
Results
Of the 10,036 articles found, 10 were included in this systematic review. The safety-promoting interventions identified were: exercise training, occupational therapy/activities of daily living training, transfer and gait training, strengthening exercises, education on assistive device use, fall prevention education, nutritional assessment, environmental modifications/adjustments at home, use of an app, medication, self-care education, and support and counseling.
Conclusions
In eight studies analyzed, exercise training emerged as the most effective intervention for promoting the safety of older adults after hip fractures on returning home. Three studies associated two or more interventions, which focused on exercise training, occupational therapy/training of activities of daily living, and conventional postoperative rehabilitation with transfer and gait training, strengthening exercises, education on assistive device use and discharge planning, aiming to achieve muscle strengthening and safe gait, associated with the performance of activities of daily living.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101065
Mayuri Sivanathan, Clemens Rabes
Introduction
Elderly persons have an increased risk for negative health-related outcomes, including higher mortality rates. A centre for geriatric traumatology was established in a German-speaking Swiss hospital to provide more specialised, person-centred care and to lower negative health outcomes. Adaptations and changes in the patient pathway were made by implementing fast-track and person-centred care to better address individual needs.
Methods
The current patient pathway was analysed by an interprofessional and interdisciplinary geriatric traumatology expert team. The practice development methodology and the Person-Centred Practice Framework (PCP-Framework) were used throughout this engagement process. In consensus within the expert team, the sample was defined as elderly persons aged 65 years or older with suspected hip joint closed fractures. The focus was on three elements of “practice environment” from the PCP-Framework. These were: (1) supportive organisational systems; (2) the physical environment; (3) appropriate skill mix.
Results
Several adaptations and changes were made addressing the three elements of “practice environment”. These were for example: (1) use of specific assessments, shared decision-making; (2) proper and effective use of aids; (3) integration of Advanced Practice Nurses. The adaptations in the patient pathway were integrated into the standard operating procedures.
Conclusions
Through active engagement with the practice development methodology and the focus on person-centredness, the process of care for elderly persons was adapted. Thus, by addressing individual needs, fast-track and person-centred care in geriatric traumatology is provided. Further research is needed to evaluate and to verify implications in clinical practice.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-29DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101064
Pan She , Chun Huang , Lingli Peng , Jiaqi Yang , Ling Wang , Qingqing Liu , Hongying Tang
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Pub Date : 2023-10-27DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101061
Lars Tobiesen Pedersen , Jonas Ammundsen Ipsen , Heidi Klakk Egebæk , Inge H. Bruun , Bjarke Viberg , Pernille Tanggaard Andersen
Background
It is essential to focus on how older adults remain active and regain control of their daily lives after hip fractures. ‘Rehabilitation of Life’ is an empowerment-orientated hip fracture intervention focused on continuous rehabilitation and care between sectors in Denmark. We aimed to understand and explore older adults' experience participating in the intervention ‘Rehabilitation of Life’ and how this relates to their sense of empowerment.
Method
Qualitative data were generated from 16 semi-structured interviews with patients experiencing a hip fracture and subsequent rehabilitation in the program “Rehabilitation of Life’ The data was analysed using Graneheim and Lundman's concept-guided qualitative content analysis method.
Results
The analysis revealed five themes that the participants emphasised as vital to their rehabilitation: getting information and care when hospitalised, early visits from healthcare professionals after returning to their homes, the social aspect of training together with others, rehabilitation provision by skilled and empathic staff, and acceptance of a new me. The five themes indicated that adults aged >65 years generally experienced rehabilitation after hip fractures as motivating and reassuring.
Conclusion
Social support and peer programs can significantly improve the rehabilitation of older adults with hip fractures. The Rehabilitation of Life intervention has shown that promoting successful rehabilitation requires patient-centred strategies that encourage collaboration between different sectors. To increase patients' empowerment and engagement in their health journey, it is important to consider changes in patients' behaviour, increase their autonomy and ensure their independence after rehabilitation.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101060
Xiaoqiong Peng , Ping Xiao , Yuanyuan Liu , Tianwen Huang , Xiaomin Huang , Wanlian Xiao , Sijia Deng
Osteoporotic fracture as a serious complication of osteoporosis which is usually treated surgically, and its recovery is closely related to one's own behavior and lifestyle, and is a long-term, complex management process that often requires the individual to self-manage many health-related factors.
Objective
To gather and synthesize the most robust evidence regarding self-management in patients with postoperative osteoporotic fractures, in order to provide scientific, evidence-based guidance for clinical healthcare professionals to assist postoperative patients in self-management efforts, and to assist patients in optimizing their self-management practices and behavioral norms.
Methods
Based on the “6 S” pyramid model of evidence resources (System, Summaries, Synopses of synthesis, Syntheses, Synopses of studies, Studies), we searched the Up To Date, BMJ Best Practice, The Cochrane Library, Australian Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Evidence-Based Medicine Center Healthcare Database, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), Guidelines International Network (GIN), National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guide lines Network (SIGN), MedPulse, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, SinoMed, Chinese Medical Journal Full Text Database, CNKI, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, and VIP database, etc, The search period for clinical decision-making, systematic evaluation, clinical guidelines, evidence summaries and expert consensus on self-management of postoperative osteoporotic fracture patients, and it was from the establishment of the database to 18 February 2023. To ensure the quality of the literature, three researchers strictly screened the literature according to the literature inclusion and exclusion criteria, and two or more researchers independently evaluated the quality of the included literature, and extracted and integrated the relevant evidence.
Results
Thirteen documents were finally included, including 4 clinical practice guidelines, 5 expert consensus, 2 recommended practices, 1 systematic evaluation, and 1 clinical decision report. The research team summarized the evidence in 6 dimensions: multidisciplinary teamwork, management of daily living, management of treatment adherence, management of exercise, management of fall prevention and subsequent fracture, and management of emotions, and 33 pieces of evidence were extracted.
Conclusion
The study summarized 33 best evidence of self-management in postoperative osteoporotic fracture patients, which provides a scientific and reasonable self-management program for postoperative patients, and also provides important reference and information for clinical healthcare professionals to provide more comprehensive and scientific self-management health education to patients.
骨质疏松性骨折是骨质疏松症的严重并发症,通常采用手术治疗,其恢复与个人的行为和生活方式密切相关,是一个长期、复杂的管理过程,往往需要个体对许多与健康相关的因素进行自我管理。收集和综合有关骨质疏松性骨折术后患者自我管理的最有力证据,为临床医护人员提供科学、循证的指导,协助术后患者进行自我管理,并帮助患者优化自我管理实践和行为规范。基于证据资源的“6s”金字塔模型(系统、摘要、综合大纲、综合、研究大纲、研究),我们检索了Up To Date、BMJ最佳实践、Cochrane图书馆、澳大利亚乔安娜布里格斯研究所JBI循证医学中心卫生保健数据库、国家卫生与临床卓越研究所(NICE)、指南国际网络(GIN)、国家指南交换所(NGC)和苏格兰校际指南网络(SIGN)。检索MedPulse、Embase、PubMed、CINAHL、Web of Science、SinoMed、中华医学期刊全文数据库、CNKI、万方数据知识服务平台、VIP数据库等,检索期为骨质疏松性骨折术后患者自我管理的临床决策、系统评价、临床指南、证据总结和专家共识,检索期为数据库建立至2023年2月18日。为保证文献质量,由3名研究者按照文献纳入和排除标准对文献进行严格筛选,2名或2名以上研究者独立评价纳入文献的质量,并对相关证据进行提取和整合。最终纳入文献13篇,其中临床实践指南4篇,专家共识5篇,推荐做法2篇,系统评价1篇,临床决策报告1篇。研究团队从多学科团队合作、日常生活管理、治疗依从性管理、运动管理、预防跌倒及后续骨折管理、情绪管理6个维度对证据进行总结,提取证据33条。本研究总结了33例骨质疏松性骨折术后患者自我管理的最佳证据,为术后患者提供科学合理的自我管理方案,也为临床医护人员对患者进行更全面、科学的自我管理健康教育提供重要参考和信息。
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Pub Date : 2023-10-22DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101059
Massimo Guasconi , Dania Zilli Riboni , Andrea Civardi , Marina Bolzoni , Carlotta Granata , Maurizio Beretta , Anna Genovese , Fabio Mozzarelli , Fabrizio Quattrini , Pietro Maniscalco
Background
The adhesive elastic tape use is indicated for controlling oedema, although currently there is not the definitive evidence regarding its effectiveness. Wrist fractures are a frequent occurrence, often leading to oedema development in patients treated with forearm casts.
This pilot study aims to investigate the effects of elastic tape in controlling hand oedema among patients with forearm casts for wrist fractures and the feasibility of a future randomized controlled trial.
Methods
The study was conducted on adult patients with unilateral conservatively treated wrist fracture. The tape was applied to the intervention group after cast application, while the control group received the standard treatment. The circumference difference between baseline and the 7-day follow-up of both the 1st finger and the remaining 4 fingers merged together was evaluated. Ethical approval for the study has been obtained.
Results
23 participants were enrolled. The intervention group showed a higher reduction in finger circumferences compared to the control group (median difference T1-T0 No tape vs Tape: 0 cm vs −0.2 cm for the 1st finger and 0.5 cm vs −0.5 cm for the remaining 4 fingers), although the changes were not statistically significant.
Conclusion
Although the number of enrolled patients was limited due to Covid-19 pandemic, the study results suggest a potential reduction in oedema after the use of adhesive elastic tape, justifying the needed of a future full-scale study. Given its low cost and ease of use, we believe that tape can be considered in clinical practice.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101062
Yang Hong , Jie Wang , Xiafen Zhang , Dan Zhao , Hanliang He , Mengting Sun
Background
There is significant interest in the use of web-based technologies for rehabilitation of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). BPMpathway is a combination of a wireless BPMpro sensor and mobile app to provide a personalized post-operative support programme for TKA patients.
Objective
To investigate the impact of the BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system on home rehabilitation for TKA patients.
Methods
This study had a quasi-experimental design and was conducted with 42 inpatients after TKA. Patients were divided into a control group (n = 21) and an intervention group (n = 21) according to sequence of hospitalization. After discharge, patients in the control group received routine follow-up outside the hospital, while the intervention group, underwent out-of-hospital transitional care utilizing the BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system. Knee function scores (HSS), quality of life scores (SF-36), and functional exercise compliance scores were compared between the two groups at 1, 3, and 6 months after TKA.
Results
The between-group differences in knee function were statistically significant at 1, 3, and 6 months post-operation (t = 6.299, 10.021, 13.064, all P < 0.05). There were between-group significant differences observed in functional exercise compliance and quality of life at 1 and 3 months (t = 7.166, 2.435, both P < 0.05; t = 2.879, 3.117, both P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences at 6 months in these two respects (t = 0.167, 0.901, both P > 0.05).
Conclusions
The BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system seems to be potential effective in improving knee function, early compliance with functional exercise and quality of life in TKA patients.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101052
Mary Drozd, Carmen Queiros, Shareena Bibi Mohd Arif
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Pub Date : 2023-10-13DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101056
Pia Søe Jensen , Kirsten Specht , Hanne Mainz
Purpose
To describe orthopaedic patients' perspectives on their sleep quality and their suggestions for improvement initiatives to achieve better sleep quality during hospitalisation.
Methods
In a qualitative design, 265 (50%) of 533 patients from a questionnaire survey responded to two free-text questions. Data were analysed based on a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach inspired by Paul Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation.
Results
Three themes emerged: 1) Sleeping environment and preferences tailored to the individual patient, 2) The link between orthopaedic surgery care and sleeping, and 3) Noise challenged a good night’s sleep. Good sleep was related to nurses' professional behaviour and the physical environment, such as quality beds and sleeping aids. Single and shared rooms, room lighting, and fresh air all influenced sleep quality. Unfamiliar and uncomfortable sleeping positions posed a challenge for orthopaedic patients but aids such as pillows, and duvets could provide more comfort at night. Offset circadian rhythms could affect sleep quality, as could nausea and vomiting. Pain and lack of pain relief were associated with poor sleep quality. Noise from both nurses and other patients affected sleep quality. Therefore, unnecessary care activities should be kept to a minimum, and a “night noise level” was suggested.
Conclusion
Patients' sleep disturbance following orthopaedic surgery needs to be addressed by both nurses and hospital management. Patients’ involvement is essential to create a sleep environment tailored to individual needs and to provide strategies patients use at home for addressing sleeping problems.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101054
Mary Drozd , Rebecca Jester
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