Towards an Integrated Person-Centred Care Pathway to Support the Recovery Journey Post Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the pathway of care for people post hip fracture and define what is important for person-centred recovery.

Design

Qualitative design using interpretive descriptive methodology, guided by the Health Empowerment theoretical framework.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted from March to October 2021, focussed on the lived experience of recovery post hip fracture. Thirteen participants were interviewed. Five people post hip fracture; four advanced practice nurses and four practice nurses. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Fragments of hip fracture care was a major theme describing a disconnected pathway following discharge from hospital, and exposed the gap between recommendations for follow up and implementation. Gaps h

SUBMITTER: Allsop S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810601 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature