Objectively measured physical activity and its association with functional independence, quality of life and in-hospital course of recovery in elderly patients with proximal femur fractures : : a prospective cohort study

Abstract: Background.
Physical activity in elderly patients is crucial for recovery from proximal femoral fractures. Considering the limited possibilities for objective measurement, we aimed to evaluate the use of an accelerometer in this population to determine activity’s association with functional independence, quality of life, and course of recovery.
Methods.
52 patients undergoing operative treatment for proximal femur fractures (81.3 ± 7.5 years) were included in a prospective cohort study. 12 patients with fall but without fracture of the lower extremities (80.8 ± 9.5 years) served as control. An Axivity AX3 tracker continuously recorded signal vector magnitudes during the hospital stay. Additionally, 2 ± 1 and 8 ± 3 days (time point 1 and 2) after operation EuroQol-5D and Barthel-20 indices were evaluated.
Results.
Physical activity increased in all patients with time. Multiple regression analyses revealed that a high Barthel-20 before fracture, a low age, a high body mass index, high albumin, and low C-reactive protein levels were independent predictors for high physical activity at time point 1 (). Physical activity correlated significantly with EuroQol-5D and Barthel-20 at time point 1 and 2 (). Furthermore, physical activity at time point 1 predicted EuroQol-5D, physical activity, and Barthel-20 at time point 2 (). A multiple regression demonstrated equal physical activity in patients with or without a hip fracture.
Conclusions.
Accelerometer signals correlate with postoperative physical activity, Barthel-20 and quality of life in elderly patients. Physical activity is thereby positively influenced by a high prefall functional independence and a good nutrition status. A timely and adequate operation provided, there is no difference between patients with or without a fracture. This trial is registered with DRKS 00011934 on 10th April 2017

Standort
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Umfang
Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch
Anmerkungen
Rehabilitation research and practice. - 2020 (2020) , 5907652, ISSN: 2090-2875

Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wo)
Freiburg
(wer)
Universität
(wann)
2020
Urheber
Marsault, Laureen V.
Ryg, Jesper
Madsen, Carsten Fladmose
Holsgaard-Larsen, Anders
Lauritsen, Jens Martin
Schmal, Hagen

DOI
10.1155/2020/5907652
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-1552737
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Beteiligte

  • Marsault, Laureen V.
  • Ryg, Jesper
  • Madsen, Carsten Fladmose
  • Holsgaard-Larsen, Anders
  • Lauritsen, Jens Martin
  • Schmal, Hagen
  • Universität

Entstanden

  • 2020

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