Trends in hip fracture care in the Republic of Ireland from 2013 to 2018: results from the Irish Hip Fracture Database.

Mary E WalshH FerrisT CoughlanConor HursonE AhernJan Sørensen Louise Brent

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2020)

While some hip fracture standards have improved, further improvements are required to compare favourably internationally. Reduction of surgical delay and ensuring early mobilisation post-operatively are immediate priorities for the IHFD.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
emergency department
general practice
primary care