Effect of a preoperative mobilization program on perioperative complications and function recovery in older adults with femoral neck fracture.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the effectiveness of a preoperative mobilization program for preventing perioperative complications and improving function in older adults with femoral neck fracture who delayed surgery.

METHODS

In this controlled, quasi-experimental study, a total of 150 older patients with femoral neck fracture who waited more than 2 days before surgery were assigned to the Intervention group or control group. Perioperative complications were recorded. The change of physical function was assessed using the modified Barthel index (MBI).

RESULTS

The overall perioperative complication rate (52.2% vs. 73.5%), pulmonary infection (6.0% vs. 16.9%), delirium (9.0% vs. 24.1%) in the intervention group were lower than those in the control group. The intervention group had significantly better improvement in MBI score preoperatively and postoperatively.

CONCLUSION

A preoperative mobilization program was shown to have advantages in preventing perioperative complications and promoting early functional recovery in older adults with delayed surgery of femoral neck fracture.