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Carol L Watters1, William P Moran

  • 1Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Orthopedic Nursing
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Hip fractures affect over 350,000 older adults annually in the US. A new protocol improves care through early screening, surgery, ambulation, and discharge planning for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Hip fractures are a major health concern, with over 350,000 occurring annually in the US.
  • The incidence is projected to double by 2050 due to an aging population.
  • Geriatric patients (90% over 65) with hip fractures often have multiple comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary hip fracture protocol.
  • To optimize patient care from emergency room admission through planned discharge.
  • To enhance care through quality measures and evidence-based practices.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive hip fracture protocol by an interdisciplinary team.
  • Integration of early medical screening and surgical intervention.

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  • Emphasis on early ambulation, physical therapy, and deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.

    • Main Results:

    • The protocol directs patient care from admission to discharge.
    • It incorporates evidence-based practices for managing hip fractures.
    • Focus on coordinated care, complication prevention, and patient/family involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • A coordinated, evidence-based hip fracture protocol is essential for geriatric patients.
    • Early ambulation, surgical intervention, and comprehensive planning improve care.
    • This approach addresses the growing challenge of hip fractures in an aging population.