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12658339

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-3-26
pubmed:abstractText
The goal of the investigation was to study case management and functional outcome in older patients with hip fracture. A prospective observational survey was performed, including all patients aged 65 years and over presenting with hip fracture in Heidelberg, from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000. All patients were reassessed by telephone calls 6 months post-fracture. A total of 331 patients were included (mean age 81.5 years, 81% female,23.8% nursing home residents). Hip fracture incidence per 1,000 was 7.8/year, and nursing home residents had a six times higher incidence rate than those living at home. Prior to the fracture, half of the patients were dependent in ambulation and a third needed support in basic activities. With substantial comorbidity (42% cognitive impairment), complications were common. Geriatric care was needed for 82% of the survivors. In-hospital treatment costs were about 10,000 Euro per fracture. Mortality at 6 months was 19.9%. The majority of survivors showed loss of competence and mobility. Functional outcome in older patients with hip fracture is disappointing. As the majority of the patients are frail, clinical treatment is complicated by "geriatric" problems. Thus, improved interdisciplinary care, with close cooperation between geriatricians and surgeons might result in a better functional outcome.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0177-5537
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
106
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
207-14
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
[Case management and functional outcome in persons aged 65 years and over with hip fracture].
pubmed:affiliation
Bethanien Krankenhaus,Geriatrisches Zentrum am Klinikum der Universität Heidelberg.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, English Abstract, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't