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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
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, 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.
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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
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Revised: October 3, 2024
Accepted: October 18, 2024
Published online: November 19, 2024
Processing time: 71 Days and 0.7 Hours
Core Tip
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.