Why the study?
Does an orthogeriatric collaborative intervention program improve mortality and functional outcomes in older patients with hip fractures?
Population
548 patients with hip fracture older than 60 years
Comparison
Orthogeriatric collaborative intervention vs Conventional management mainly by orthopedics
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Orthogeriatric care was associated with lower 12-month mortality after hip fracture; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before practice change.
Does an orthogeriatric collaborative intervention program improve mortality and functional outcomes in older patients with hip fractures?
Pre- and postoperative orthogeriatric collaboration significantly reduces 12-month mortality and improves functional independence in older patients with hip fractures.
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