
Cost analysis of nutrition & exercise therapy vs. usual rehabilitation in hip fracture

August 2016
Cost analysis of nutrition & exercise therapy vs. usual rehabilitation in hip fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cost-effectiveness of individualized nutrition and exercise therapy for rehabilitation following hip fracture
J Rehabil Med. 2016 Mar 29;48(4):378-85Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
175 patients who sustained a hip fracture were randomized to receive either biweekly visits from a physical therapist and dietician or social visits for 6 months. The purpose of this study was to perform a cost-utility analysis on a previously conducted trial. Findings indicated no significant differences in average costs, or average gain in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) between the intervent...
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