Hospital-based Hip fracture programs: Clinical need and effectiveness

Injury. 2020 May:51 Suppl 2:S2-S4. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.03.046. Epub 2020 May 1.

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.

Keywords: Hip fracture; Hospital-based; Integrated care model; Outcomes; Program.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / economics*
  • Hip Fractures / economics
  • Hip Fractures / mortality
  • Hip Fractures / therapy*
  • Hospital Costs
  • Hospitals, High-Volume*
  • Hospitals, Low-Volume*
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay / economics
  • Models, Economic
  • Program Evaluation
  • Trauma Centers*