Effect of the hip function and walking ability on quality of life and their correlation in elderly patients with hip fracture after operation

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of the hip function and walking ability on quality of life and their correlation in elderly patients with hip fracture after operation.

MethodsOne hundred and sixty elderly hip fracture patients treated with operation were selected as the research objects.The patients were investigated using the general information questionnaire, hip function score questionnaire, walking ability test and quality of life scale.

ResultsThe total scores of hip function, walking ability and quality of life were(56.95±5.09) points, (15.88±3.03) points and(62.12±11.84) points, respectively.The effects of different ages, gender, educational levels, surgical methods and complicated basic diseases on the postoperative quality of life were statistically significant(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).The hip function and walking ability of patients were positively correlated with quality of life(P < 0.05).

ConclusionsThe hip joint function and walking ability are positively correlated with the quality of life after operation.Clinicians should take reasonable measures to improve the quality of life of patients by enhancing their hip function and walking ability.