Home Health & Hospice Week

Strategy:

4 Steps To Improve Hip Fracture Therapy

Strategies to help patients "work through their fear of falling" include the following, says Kate Brewer of Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency Inc. in Greenfield, Wis.:

  • Listen and acknowledge. Let them know you understand their fear.
  • Build their confidence. Review the pro-gress they have made in therapy, and reinforce that they have gained strength and have the tools to regain their independence.
  • Increase awareness. Ensure patients are aware of their surroundings, to prevent further injury.
  • Celebrate success. "When patients are fearful, praise can help them increase their confidence and conquer their fear," Brewer says.

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