Digital coaching helps seniors bounce back after broken bones
NCT ID NCT05176054
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a digitally enhanced nursing discharge program for older adults recovering from limb fractures. The program uses interactive digital content and phone follow-ups to teach pain management, coping, and recovery strategies. Researchers compared it to standard care in 90 participants to see if it improves pain, mood, and quality of life over six weeks after leaving the hospital.
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Active substance
Digitally enhanced nursing discharge teaching program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults recover better after a fracture, reducing pain and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The digital program requires a smartphone and internet, which not all older adults have.
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Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan