Comprehensive Hip Fracture Care Program: Successive Implementation in 3 Hospitals

Introduction: Hip fractures are common and costly in the elderly population, often contributing to loss of function and independence. Prompt, coordinated surgical care may improve clinical and economic outcomes for this population. Materials and Methods: We created an interdisciplinary care program...

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Main Authors: Kelly Jackson NP-C, MSN, RNFA, GRN, Mary Bachhuber MSN, RN, CPHQ, Dawn Bowden PhD, Katherine Etter PhD, Cindy Tong MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-05-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459319846057