Evidence for OT: OT predischarge home assessments for patients w/ hip fractures reduce hospital readmissions

A recent randomized control trial in Clinical Rehabilitation indicates that predischarge home assessments by an occupational therapist have a number of benefits for patients with hip fractures, including: 
1. Reduced risk of readmissions to hospital 
2. Increased functional independence at six months, and
3. Possible reduction in falls during the 30 days following discharge.

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