Evaluation of the geriatric co-management for patients with fragility fractures of the proximal femur (Geriatric Fracture Centre (GFC) concept): protocol for a prospective multicentre cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatment of fractures in the elderly population is a clinical challenge due partly to the presence of comorbidities. In a Geriatric Fracture Centre (GFC), patients are co-managed by a geriatrician in an attempt to improve clinical outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality. Until now the beneficial effect of orthogeriatric co-management has not been definitively proven. The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of GFC on predefined major adverse events related to a hip fracture compared to usual care centres (UCC). The secondary objectives include assessments in quality of life, patient-reported outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Methods and analysis

Two hundred and sixty-six elderly patients diagnosedwith hip fracture and planned to be trea

SUBMITTER: Joeris A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734300 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature