Patients with suspected hip fracture in the chain of emergency care: An integrative review of the literature

Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs. 2018 May:29:16-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2017.11.002. Epub 2017 Nov 16.

Authors

Pär Wennberg¹, Henrik Andersson², Birgitta Wireklint Sundström²

Affiliations

¹ Research and Development Centre, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden; Centre for Health Care Sciences, Örebro County Council, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden. Electronic address: par.wennberg@vgregion.se.
² University of Borås, PreHospen - Centre for Prehospital Research, Sweden; University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, Sweden.

PMID: 29631852
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2017.11.002

No abstract available

Keywords: Cognitive impairment; Emergency care; Hip fractures; Pain; Pain assessment; Pain management.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls*
Cognition Disorders*
Continuity of Patient Care*
Emergency Medical Services*
Hip Fractures / nursing
Hip Fractures / surgery*
Humans
Pain Management