Being active 1½ years after hip fracture: a qualitative interview study of aged adults’ experiences of meaningfulness

Being active 1½ years after hip fracture: a qualitative interview study of aged adults’ experiences of meaningfulness

Abstract Background Being active is vital and a source of well-being. However, 18 months after hip fracture (HF), progress seems to have come to a halt. Aged adults may feel vulnerable, experiencing ongoing dependency and limited possibilities for socializing. How they experience the meaningfulness...

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Main Authors: Birgit Rasmussen, Claus Vinther Nielsen, Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Hip fracture
Aged
Physical activity
Qualitative
Rehabilitation
Well-being
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01666-w

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