JAMDA
July 24, 2025
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JAMDA
June 7, 2025
Antithrombotic Therapy and Mortality Risk in Older Adults with Hip Fractures
Antithrombotic therapy, including antiplatelet therapy, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), is increasingly prescribed. These therapies pose complex challenges in patients with hip fracture due to risks of bleeding, risks of thromboembolism, and their potential role as mar...
JAMDA
March 21, 2025
High Anticholinergic Burden of Patients Hospitalized for Hip Fracture Reveals a Target for Deprescribing
Anticholinergic medications can produce harmful side effects, such as ataxia and delirium, in older adults. Older adults with hip fractures are particularly vulnerable, yet they are often prescribed these medications. This study aimed to evaluate the anticholinergic burden (ACB) before and after hospitaliz...
JAMDA
March 19, 2025
Factors Influencing Initial Rehabilitation Type after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
To describe and compare the factors that impact initial rehabilitation type after hip fracture surgery.
JAMDA
February 26, 2025
Pharmacists Improving Osteoporosis Management in Long-Term Care Using Fracture Risk Assessments: A Feasibility Study
The primary outcome of this study is to test the feasibility of pharmacists completing Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) assessments using resident data routinely held by long-term care (LTC) facilities. Secondary outcomes are to ascertain the proportion of residents assessed as high fracture risk who currently re...
JAMDA
February 24, 2025
Sex-Specific Body Composition Profile Determined by Pelvic Computed Tomography Associated with Mortality in Older Patients with Hip Fracture
Previous research has demonstrated notable differences in body composition and mortality risk following hip fracture between sexes. This study aimed to investigate the sex-specific associations between body composition profile and mortality in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
JAMDA
December 12, 2024
Urinary Catheterization Management in Older Adults with Hip Fracture: A Systematic Review
Urinary catheterization is a common procedure in the perioperative management of patients with hip fracture. However, decisions on its insertion or removal are often variable. This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on urinary catheterization management in older patients with hip fractu...
JAMDA
December 3, 2024
In-Hospital Adverse Events in Older Patients with Hip Fracture: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
The main objective of this study was to measure the incidence of in-hospital adverse events in older adults presenting to the emergency department (ED) with an isolated traumatic hip fracture. The secondary objective was to identify the risk factors of adverse outcomes in those patients.
JAMDA
October 22, 2024
Efficacy of Fragility Fracture Integrated Rehabilitation Management in Older Adults With Hip Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-Up
Comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation has been proven to benefit patients recovering from hip fracture surgery, enhancing postoperative outcomes. However, challenges persist in delivering such rehabilitation due to health care system limitations and inadequate policies. This study aimed to evaluat...
JAMDA
February 27, 2024
Impact of Prefracture Cognitive Impairment and Postoperative Delirium on Recovery after Hip Fracture Surgery
This study aimed to examine the impact of prefracture cognitive impairment (CI) severity and postoperative delirium on recovery after hip fracture surgery in older patients.
