Model of multidisciplinary teamwork in hip fracture care: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hip fractures are common injuries in older age with high mortality requiring multidisciplinary clinical care. Despite guidance, there is considerable variation in hip fracture services and patient outcomes; furthermore, little is known about how successful multidisciplinary working can be enabled. This study aimed to characterise professionals' views about the core components of multidisciplinary teamwork in hip fracture care.

Design

The study comprised qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals delivering hip fracture care. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed abductively: material was coded inductively and grouped into higher level concepts informed by theories and frameworks relating to teamwork.

Setting

Four hospitals in En

SUBMITTER: Drew S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900388 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature