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Post Hip Fracture Dependency
Monday, 11 July 2011 12:11
Post hip fracture dependency is defined as the need for either human or equipment assistance or inability to perform the activity due to health reasons. The table shows the percentage of patients at 12 and 24 months who are still dependent after a hip fracture (who were independent prior to their hip fracture).
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Lower extremity physical activity of daily living |
at 12 months |
at 24 months |
|
Climbing five stairs |
90% | 91% |
|
Getting in/out of bath/shower |
83% | 83% |
|
Walking one block |
55% | 53% |
|
Getting into a car |
45% | 50% |
|
Rising from an armless chair |
50% | 54% |
|
Walking 10 feet |
40% | 37% |
|
Taking a shower/bath/sponge bath |
38% | 44% |
|
Getting on/off toilet |
66% | 63% |
|
Putting socks and shoes on |
33% | 33% |
|
Getting in/out of bath |
31% | 33% |
|
Putting on pants |
20% | 20% |
|
Instrumental activities of daily living |
||
|
Housecleaning |
62% | 43% |
|
Getting places out of walking distance |
53% | 53% |
|
Shopping |
42% | 41% |
|
Cooking |
24% | 23% |
|
Handling money |
31% | 31% |
|
Taking medication |
28% | 29% |
|
Using the telephone |
22% | 23% |