Key result
A co-managed Geriatric Fracture Center program for older adults with hip fractures resulted in lower-than-predicted length of stay, readmission rates, complications, and mortality.
Why the study?
Does a co-managed Geriatric Fracture Center program improve clinical outcomes in older adults with hip fractures?
Does a co-managed Geriatric Fracture Center program improve clinical outcomes in older adults with hip fractures?
A co-managed Geriatric Fracture Center program utilizing both orthopedic surgeons and geriatricians can optimize care and improve outcomes for frail older adults with hip fractures.
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May support co-managed geriatric fracture programs; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials before practice change.
Friedman et al. (2008) studied Proximal femur fractures. Geriatric co-management program was evaluated on Length of stay, readmission rates, time to surgery, complication rates, and mortality. A co-managed Geriatric Fracture Center program for older adults with hip fractures resulted in lower-than-predicted length of stay, readmission rates, complications, and mortality.
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