Publications by authors named "A Munoz-Pascual"
Unlabelled: This study was carried out to analyze the evolution of the quality indicators in the Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry, after disseminating a series of recommendations based on available clinical practice guidelines to the participating hospitals. Six of the seven proposed quality indicators showed a significant improvement.
Purpose: The Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry (RNFC) arises from the need to know the process and improve the quality of care.
Objective: The Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry (Registro Nacional de Fracturas de Cadera or RNFC) is a Spanish, prospective, multi- centric registry, commenced in 2017. The goal of this paper is to present the data from the first annual report and to compare them with autonomic registries and recent prospective multi-centric studies performed in Spain.
Methods: We included persons 75 years or older treated for fragility hip fractures in any of the centers participating in the RNFC between January and October 2017.
First proposal of quality indicators and standards and recommendations to improve the healthcare in the Spanish National Registry of Hip Fracture.
Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry (RNFC) aims to improve hip fracture patient care by establishing, evaluating, and monitoring key indicators related to treatment and outcomes.
- - Seven indicators related to treatment timelines, medication compliance, and patient mobility were assessed, with current compliance rates identified and compared to proposed quality standards.
- - The Indicators Advisory Committee recommended 25 strategies to enhance care, with an evaluation of the improvements planned for six months post-implementation.
Unlabelled: Hip fracture registries have helped improve quality of care and reduce variability, and several audits exist worldwide. The results of the Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry are presented and compared with 13 other national registries, highlighting similarities and differences to define areas of improvement, particularly surgical delay and early mobilization.
Introduction: Hip fracture audits have been useful for monitoring current practice and defining areas in need of improvement.