Hospital-based Hip fracture programs: Clinical need and effectiveness. (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meinberg, Eric; Ward, Derek; Herring, Matthew; Miclau, Theodore
• Is Part Of: Injury. Volume 51(2020)Supplement 2
• Page Start: S2
• Page End: S4
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: Hip fracture -- Hospital-based -- Program -- Outcomes -- Integrated care model; Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Accidents -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- surgery -- Periodicals; Lésions et blessures -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.03.046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-1383

Abstract

Highlights: Hip fractures in the elderly represent a significant and rising socio-economic problem. Hospital-based fracture programs have been shown to improve the care of patients with hip fractures. The main stay of successful programs includes integrated care models, which include multi-disciplinary care guidelines and patient flow pathways. This review discusses the rationale, elements and benefits of hip fracture care programs across a variety of different in patient care settings. Abstract: Hospital-based hip fracture programs are essential for effective, efficient care of elderly patients who have sustained hip fractures. Many of the gains in outcomes and patient survival are a result of such integrated care models. We review the rationale, elements, and benefits of such programs across the spectrum of inpatient centers, including low-volume and high-volume community hospitals and trauma centers.