‘Days at Home’ After Hip Fracture Signals Social Risk

Researchers examine how neighborhood deprivation relates to recovery patterns after hip fracture surgery

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Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods spent 23 fewer days at home after a fall-related hip fracture compared to those from less deprived areas.
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The study analyzed 52,012 older adults who underwent surgical treatment for hip fractures between 2010 and 2019.
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Patients in the most deprived neighborhoods spent 8.5% fewer days at home post-discharge than those in the least deprived neighborhoods.
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The findings suggest that neighborhood-level social risk should be considered in discharge planning and postacute care for hip fracture patients.
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Future research should focus on interventions to help patients navigate neighborhood barriers to successful recovery after hip fractures.

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