Li J, Hu J, Zhang Q. Progress of systematic psychological interventions in elderly patients with femoral fractures: A comprehensive review. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14(11): 1623-1630 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i11.1623]
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Qiong Zhang, BMed, Doctor, Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 555 Youyi East Road, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China. hhyylj508@163.com
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Psychology
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Opinion Review
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World J Psychiatry. Nov 19, 2024; 14(11): 1623-1630 Published online Nov 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i11.1623
Progress of systematic psychological interventions in elderly patients with femoral fractures: A comprehensive review
Jin Li, Jing Hu, Qiong Zhang
Jin Li, General Ward, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China
Jing Hu, Department of Nursing, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China
Qiong Zhang, Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Li J, Hu J and Zhang Q designed the study; Li J involved in data interpretation; Hu J developed methodology; Zhang Q performed the statistical analysis, and assisted with writing the article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Qiong Zhang, BMed, Doctor, Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 555 Youyi East Road, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China. hhyylj508@163.com
Received: August 28, 2024 Revised: October 3, 2024 Accepted: October 18, 2024 Published online: November 19, 2024 Processing time: 71 Days and 0.7 Hours
Abstract
This review aims to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological state of elderly patients with femoral fractures and provide more theoretical and practical support for clinical treatment and care. Through a literature analysis, we found that elderly patients with femoral fractures face various psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and social isolation. The application of systematic nursing interventions in clinical practice, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, family therapy, art therapy, interpersonal therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and relaxation training, has yielded significant results. Systematic psychological interventions can improve the psychological state and quality of life of elderly patients with femoral fractures. Therefore, promoting the application and practice of systematic psychological interventions in the clinical care of elderly patients with fractures will provide more effective psychological services to a wider group of patients with fractures in the future.
Core Tip: This review highlights the psychological challenges faced by elderly patients with femoral fractures, including anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Systematic interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and relaxation training have shown significant benefits. Promoting these therapies in clinical care can improve patients' mental health and quality of life, offering more effective psychological services to a broader population.
