FoF is possibly one of the most important factors in patients after hip fracture, with a substantial impact on the final results of the rehabilitation process. Moreover, patients with hip fracture... Show moreFoF is possibly one of the most important factors in patients after hip fracture, with a substantial impact on the final results of the rehabilitation process. Moreover, patients with hip fracture who rehabilitate in a SNF with high rates of comorbidity and complications, may have even worse outcomes as a result of FoF. Unfortunately, the role of FoF in the rehabilitation of these older persons has not yet been investigated. The overall aim of the work in this thesis is to study FoF in vulnerable older people with hip fractures who rehabilitate in a SNF. To gain more insight into FoF in older patients with hip fracture, the following research questions are addressed:. 1. What is the prevalence of FoF in older patients with a hip fracture rehabilitating in a SNF? 2. Which factors are related to FoF in older patients with a hip fracture? 3. What is the course of FoF after a hip fracture? 4. Is the FES-I a suitable instrument to measure FoF after a hip fracture? 5. Which interventions reduce FoF after hip fracture? 6. What is the prevalence and what are the consequences of FoF in other patient groups who rehabilitate in a SNF? Show less
