Functional Recovery in Elderly with Hip Fracture Treated with Home Skin Traction: A Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Worrawan Kantapokai Faculty of Nursing Shinawatra University
  • Suchanan Thanyakunsajja Faculty of Nursing Shinawatra University
  • Sumanee Detsangiamsak Faculty of Nursing Shinawatra University
  • Jantima Chuangchot Amnatcharoen Hospital

Keywords:

elderly, hip fracture, skin traction, home

Abstract

Background: Hip fractures are a complex problem requiring a multidisciplinary approach with close collaboration from all disciplines, especially in treating elderly hip fractures requiring skin traction to prevent potential complications and promote quality of care for the best possible outcome.

Objective: To study the ability to perform daily activities of older adults with hip fractures on skin traction at home at different times.

Method: This study was a retrospective descriptive study. The sample consisted of 56 older adults with hip fractures who had limitations for hip surgery and received skin traction between 2021 and 2023. The research instruments included 1) a personal data record form, 2) Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index: ADL on the day of discharge from the hospital (T1), 1 month after discharge (T2), and 3 months after discharge (T3), 3) a complication record form, and 4) a data record form for mortality and cause of death. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the data were compared using One-Way ANOVA.

Results: The mean scores of activities daily living at T1, T2, and T3 were 7.90 (SD=2.69), 11.30 (SD=3.12), and 13.27 (SD=3.16), respectively, and the mean scores of activities daily living during T2 and T3 were significantly higher than T1 (F=59.989; p= .000). Complications were pressure sores (5.36%) and mortality rates within 30 days after hip fracture (1.79%) and within 1 year (8.93%).

Conclusion: Effective home care for older patients with hip fractures using skin traction requires a multidisciplinary team that emphasizes communication and coordination between the hospital and community to address each patient's complex needs. Improving interdisciplinary work processes is crucial for enhancing the quality of patient care.

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2025-08-26

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Kantapokai, W., Thanyakunsajja, S. ., Detsangiamsak, S. ., & Chuangchot, J. . (2025). Functional Recovery in Elderly with Hip Fracture Treated with Home Skin Traction: A Retrospective Study. Hua Hin Medical Journal, 5(2), 69–80. retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hhsk/article/view/278282

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