The association between Norton scale gain and functional outcome among older hip fracture patients.

Aim: This study examines interrelations between gains of Norton Scale Score (NSS) and functional outcome measured by Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) among older hip fracture patients.

Design: Retrospective study.

Methods: We examined 227 patients consecutively hospitalized in a geriatric postacute rehabilitation ward.

Prerehabilitation alanine aminotransferase blood levels and one-year mortality rates in older adults following hip fracture.

Low alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood levels prior to rehabilitation are associated with poor function in older adults following hip fracture. We hypothesized that low ALT blood levels prior to rehabilitation were also associated with one-year mortality in this population. Included were 456 older adults (age ≥ 60 years, 82.

Statins and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are Associated with Longer Survival in Nursing Home Residents.

Background: Statins and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have beneficial effects on health outcomes in the general population. Their effect on survival in debilitated nursing home residents is unknown.

Objectives: To assess the relationships between statins, SSRIs, and survival of nursing home residents.

Functional Outcome of Elderly Hip Fracture Patients Is Not Affected By Prefracture Dementia.

Objective: The aim of the study was to examine whether a diagnosis of prefracture dementia (PFD) affects functional outcome at discharge from a geriatric rehabilitation setting.

Design: A total of 211 consecutive elderly hip fracture patients were evaluated retrospectively. We used the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and analyzed data by t test, χ(2) test, and multiple linear regression analysis.

Alanine aminotransferase blood levels and rehabilitation outcome in older adults following hip fracture surgery.

Low alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood levels are associated with frailty and poor outcome in older adults. Therefore, we studied the association between ALT blood levels before rehabilitation and rehabilitation outcome in older adults following hip fracture surgery. A total of 490 older adults (age>60 years, mean age: 82.