Effect of in-hospital comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in older people with hip fracture. The protocol of the Trondheim Hip Fracture Trial

Effect of in-hospital comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in older people with hip fracture. The protocol of the Trondheim Hip Fracture Trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hip fractures in older people are associated with high morbidity, mortality, disability and reduction in quality of life. Traditionally people with hip fracture are cared for in orthopaedic departments without additional geriatric as...

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Main Authors: Taraldsen Kristin, Thingstad Pernille, Helbostad Jorunn L, Sletvold Olav, Prestmo Anders, Lamb Sarah E, Aamodt Arild, Johnsen Roar, Magnussen Jon, Saltvedt Ingvild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/18

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