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Rehabilitation home visits.

D E Rosenblatt, E W Campion, M Mason

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Geriatric hip fracture patients require significant support upon discharge. A rehabilitation home visit is crucial for assessing needs and ensuring successful, safe transitions for elderly patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Elderly hip fracture patients often experience functional decline.
    • Independent ambulation and minimal social support needs pre-fracture contrast with post-discharge dependency.
    • Discharge planning requires comprehensive assessment beyond the hospital setting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the utility of pre-discharge in-home functional and environmental assessments for geriatric hip fracture patients.
    • To outline the role, structure, and essential components of rehabilitation home visits.
    • To present an assessment form for guiding home visit evaluations.

    Main Methods:

    • Chart review of 40 geriatric hip fracture patients (aged 65-96).
    • Focus on in-home functional and environmental assessments prior to hospital discharge.

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  • Analysis of changes in discharge plans based on home visit findings.

    • Main Results:

    • All patients required support upon discharge, a significant change from pre-hospitalization independence.
    • Home visits led to revised discharge plans for three patients, including two nursing home placements.
    • Identified common safety recommendations and equipment needs for home environments.

    Conclusions:

    • Rehabilitation home visits are a practical tool for successful home discharge in elderly hip fracture patients.
    • These visits are particularly valuable for discharge planning in geriatric patients with hip fracture, amputation, or stroke.
    • The assessment form provides a structured approach to identifying necessary home modifications and support systems.