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An integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to care in elderly patients with chronic subdural haematoma, similar to fragility fracture care, is proposed to improve patient outcomes.
An integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to care for elderly patients with chronic subdural haematoma, similar to fragility fracture care, may be an important strategy to improve patient outcomes.
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Hypothesis-generating for multidisciplinary elderly CSDH pathways; prospective trials needed before practice change.
Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition that usually affects the elderly. The optimal treatment strategy remains uncertain, principally because there is a lack of a good evidence base. In this paper, we review the literature concerning the peri-operative and operative care of patients. In particular, we highlight the non-surgical aspects of care that might impact on patient outcomes and CSDH recurrence. We propose that an integrated approach to care in patients with CSDH, similar to care of fragility fractures in the elderly, may be an important strategy to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Shapey et al. (2016) conducted a review in Chronic Subdural Haematoma (CSDH). Integrated multi-disciplinary care pathway was evaluated. An integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to care in elderly patients with chronic subdural haematoma, similar to fragility fracture care, is proposed to improve patient outcomes.
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