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