Why the study?
Are there regional differences in mortality and length of stay for patients undergoing surgical treatment for hip fracture across European countries?
Population
Patients with hip fracture across Finland, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, and Sweden.
Comparison
Surgical treatment of hip fractures vs Comparison between different European countries…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
365 days
Authors
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Observed European variations in hip fracture mortality and LOS warrant cautious interpretation; leaves open whether shorter stays drive higher mortality.
Are there regional differences in mortality and length of stay for patients undergoing surgical treatment for hip fracture across European countries?
There are significant country-specific variations in mortality and length of stay following hip fracture surgery across Europe, highlighting potential areas for efficiency gains in acute care.
Medin et al. (2015) studied this question.
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