Evaluating the orthogeriatric model of care at an Australian tertiary hospital

G Lynch; R Z Shaban; Deborah Massey

doi:10.1016/j.ijotn.2015.03.001

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Evaluating the orthogeriatric model of care at an Australian tertiary hospital

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Evaluating the orthogeriatric model of care at an Australian tertiary hospital

G Lynch, R Z Shaban and Deborah Massey

International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Vol.19(4), pp.184-193

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2015.03.001

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Abstract

fractured neck of femur

hip fracture

fragility fracture

co-managed

comanaged care

multidisciplinary care

orthogeriatric care

Introduction: The management of fragility hip fractures requires a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. It is important to rigorously evaluate the model of care and enable the delivery of evidence based optimal patient care. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to document an orthogeriatric model of care (OGMOC) at a major tertiary hospital: assessing how particular indicators within the patient's admission were influenced by the OGMOC. Methods: A retrospective case analysis of all patients with fragility hip fracture from two pre-intervention groups and three post-intervention groups was undertaken. Data from (i) length of stay in the emergency department (ii) length of stay in the orthopaedic unit (iii) time from admission to surgery and (iv) time from surgery to admission to rehabilitation were used. Results: Implementation of the OGMOC resulted in: reduced time in the emergency department, quicker access to surgery, reduced length of acute hospital stay and an increase in the number of patients accessing the rehabilitation unit. Conclusion: This study contributes to the increasing body of evidence for best practice in the management of fragility hip fracture within an OGMOC. © 2015.

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Title: Evaluating the orthogeriatric model of care at an Australian tertiary hospital
Authors: G Lynch (Author) - Princess Alexandra Hospital
R Z Shaban (Author) - Griffith University
Deborah Massey (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Vol.19(4), pp.184-193
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2015.03.001
ISSN: 1878-1241
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451303102621
Output Type: Journal article

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