Minimizing Nonessential Follow-up for Hip Fracture Patients.
Michael S ReichJulie A SwitzerAndrew SibleyLisa K SchroderSandy VangMai P NguyenPublished in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2021)
Most clinic visits and radiographs did not lead to a change in the care plan. We recommend that emphasis be placed on comprehensive orthogeriatric care of these patients, and we believe that these data provide the impetus to work toward improving the care pathways for elderly patients with hip fractures.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- palliative care
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- hip fracture
- quality improvement
- prognostic factors
- primary care
- pain management
- machine learning
- patient reported outcomes
- artificial intelligence
- deep learning
- electronic health record
- health insurance
- total hip arthroplasty