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Effects of Digital Health Interventions on Functional and Psychological Outcomes in Older Patients With Hip Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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J Med Internet Res. 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.2196/79563Study Summary
13 randomized controlled trials including 737 older patients with hip fractures were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing digital health interventions with usual care, control, or no intervention. Pooled outcomes of interest included hip function, functional independence, balance function and risk of falling, quality of life, and intervention adherence. Digital health interventions significantly improved hip function and functional independence, but there were no significant improvements in balance function/risk of falling or quality of life; adherence was reported in only one study. Overall, these findings suggest that digital health interventions may support functional recovery after hip fracture, although substantial heterogeneity and variable individual responses limit broad clinical certainty.
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