The Effect of an In-Hospital Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on Short-Term Mortality During Orthogeriatric Hip Fracture Program—Which Patients Benefit the Most?

The Effect of an In-Hospital Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on Short-Term Mortality During Orthogeriatric Hip Fracture Program—Which Patients Benefit the Most?

Aims: To examine the association of patient-related factors with the effect of an in-hospital comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) on hip fracture mortality. Methods: Population-based, prospective data were collected on 1425 consecutive hip fracture patients aged ≥65 in a central hospital provid...

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Main Authors: Hanna M. Pajulammi MD, Harri K. Pihlajamäki MD, PhD, Tiina H. Luukkaala MSc, Janne J. Jousmäki MD, Pekka H. Jokipii MD, Maria S. Nuotio MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458517716516

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458517716516

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