The Warwick Hip Trauma Evaluation – an abridged protocol for the WHiTE Study: A multiple embedded randomised controlled trial cohort study. Issue 11 (November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Griffin, X. L.; Achten, J.; Parsons, N.; Boardman, F.; Griffiths, F.; Costa, M. L.
• Is Part Of: Bone & joint research. Volume 1:Issue 11(2012)
• Page Start: 310
• Page End: 314
• Publication Date: 2012-11
• Subjects: Hip fractures -- Cohort studies -- Controlled clinical trial -- Outcome assessment (Health Care) -- Interview -- Frail older adults; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; 573.705
• DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.111.2000127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-3758

Abstract

Abstract : Fractures of the proximal femur are one of the greatest challenges facing the medical community, constituting a heavy socioeconomic burden worldwide. The National Hip Fracture Audit currently provides a framework for service evaluation. This evaluation is based upon the assessment of process rather than assessment of patient-centred outcome and therefore it fails to provide meaningful data regarding the clinical effectiveness of treatments. This study aims to capture data from the cohort of patients who present with a fracture of the proximal femur at a single United Kingdom Major Trauma Centre. Patient-centred outcomes will be recorded and provide a baseline cohort within which to test the clinical effectiveness of experimental interventions.