NCT04228068.
Study name | A home‐based rehabilitation program for patients with hip fracture: a pilot randomized trial |
Methods | Randomised controlled trial; blinded outcome assessors |
Participants | Hip fracture patients who are 65 years or older and being discharged to home or retirement home Aim: 40 participants |
Interventions | 1. Seven home visits in total over the first 12 weeks after returning home; 2 visits by the physiotherapist to assess, tailor the program and coach the participants in carrying out the exercises at home; the physiotherapy assistant to facilitate and progress the exercise program as prescribed by the physiotherapist every other week 2. Usual care |
Outcomes | Follow‐up: 12 weeks post‐discharge to home Lower Extremity Functional Scale Short Physical Performance Battery |
Starting date | Start date: March 2018 Estimated completion date: October 2020 |
Contact information | Mohammad Auais Providence Care Hospital Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7M 3N6 mara@queensu.ca [mailto:mara%40queensu.ca?subject=NCT04228068, REH‐721‐18, The Stronger at Home Study] |
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