The Cognitive-Functional Relationship in Geriatric Hand-Forearm Injuries

Pamukkale University

Status: Begins enrollment this month

Conditions: Functional Abilities; Geriatric Population; Cognitive Ability; Hand Injuries

Treatments: Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07379229

E-60116787-020-808743

Details and patient eligibility

About

Considering the complex structure of hand-forearm injuries and the long rehabilitation process, it is important to investigate factors associated with recovery in geriatric individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive status and functional outcomes in geriatric individuals with hand-forearm injuries.

Enrollment: 34 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 66+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Being over 65 years of age
• Having sufficient communication skills and auditory-visual abilities to complete cognitive tests

Exclusion criteria

• Inability to perform functional tests due to active wounds, open fractures, or severe pain
• Inability to administer cognitive tests due to aphasia or severe hearing or visual impairment

Trial design

34 participants in 1 patient group

Geriatric patients with hand-forearm injuries

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam