Smartphone nursing support for hip fracture recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a special nursing program that uses a smartphone app to support people recovering from a hip fracture caused by fragile bones. It aims to improve recovery and prevent future fractures.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a hip fracture that happened because your bones are weak (not from major trauma), and the fracture is closed (skin is not broken)
- You are scheduled for surgery to fix your hip
- You can understand and talk about your care, and you or someone who helps you can use a smartphone or tablet
- You do not have dementia, schizophrenia, or other severe brain or mental health disorders
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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