Open AccessUse of mobile app to enhance functional outcomes and adherence of home-based rehabilitation program for elderly with hip fracture: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Kui Ching Cheng,
Kin Ming Ken Lau,
Andy S. K. Cheng,
Tin Sing Keith Lau,
Fuk On Titanic Lau,
Mun Cheung Herman Lau,
Sheung Wai Law
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
hong kong physiotherapy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1876-441X
pISSN - 1013-7025
DOI - 10.1142/s101370252250010x
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , rehabilitation , ambulatory , hip fracture , intervention (counseling) , functional training , physical medicine and rehabilitation , osteoporosis , nursing , surgery , endocrinology
Mobile app has been used to improve exercise adherence and outcomes in populations with different health conditions. However, the effectiveness of mobile app in delivering home-based rehabilitation program to elderly patients with hip fracture is unclear.