Hip fracture care in Manitoba, Canada and New York State, United States: an analysis of administrative data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly 30 years ago, a series of studies showed increased hip fracture mortality in Manitoba compared to the United States, but these data have not been updated. Our objective was to compare the organization of hip fracture care and short-term outcomes in Manitoba and New York State using contemporary data.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of administrative data for all adults aged 50 years or more admitted to hospital with hip fracture between Jan. 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2013 in Manitoba and New York State. We compared the 2 jurisdictions with respect to: 1) the proportion of hospitals treating hip fracture and annual hip fracture volume, 2) hospital length of stay, 3) death and 4) hospital readmission. We used descriptive statistics, univariate metho

SUBMITTER: Cram P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6404962 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature