Development and delivery of patient treatment in the Trondheim Hip Fracture Trial. A new geriatric in-hospital pathway for elderly patients with hip fracture

Development and delivery of patient treatment in the Trondheim Hip Fracture Trial. A new geriatric in-hospital pathway for elderly patients with hip fracture

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hip fractures are common among frail elderly persons and often have serious consequences on function, mobility and mortality. Traditional treatment of these patients is performed in orthopedic departments without additional geriatric...

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Main Authors: Saltvedt Ingvild, Prestmo Anders, Einarsen Elin, Johnsen Lars, Helbostad Jorunn L, Sletvold Olav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Hip fractures
Geriatric assessment
Oldest old
Randomized controlled trial
Interdisciplinary health team
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/355

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