Efficacy of two integrated geriatric care pathways for the treatment of hip fractures: a cross-cultural comparison.

Introduction: Many studies have focussed on the implementation and outcomes of geriatric care pathways (GCPs); however, little is known about the possible impact of clinical practices on these pathways. A comparison was made between two traumageriatric care models, one Swiss (CH) and one Dutch (NL), to assess whether these models would perform similarly despite the possible differences in local clinical practices.

Materials And Methods: This cohort study included all patients aged 70 years or older with a unilateral hip fracture who underwent surgery in 2014 and 2015.

Does preoperative hemodynamic preconditioning improve morbidity and mortality after traumatic hip fracture in geriatric patients? A retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Dehydration is a major problem in the older population with traumatic hip fractures (THF). A preoperative hemodynamic preconditioning (PHP) protocol may help in achieving hemodynamic stability to ensure adequate perfusion and oxygenation using only clinical parameters to assess cardiovascular performance.

Materials And Methods: A single-centre retrospective study in geriatric trauma patients was conducted in a Level 1 Trauma Centre in Switzerland.

The implementation of a Geriatric Fracture Centre for hip fractures to reduce mortality and morbidity: an observational study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an orthogeriatric treatment model on elderly patients with traumatic hip fractures (THF). The Geriatric Fracture Centre (GFC) is a multidisciplinary care pathway with attention for possible age-related diseases, discharge management and out-of-hospital treatment.

Materials And Methods: A prospective cohort study with a historical cohort group was conducted at a level I trauma centre in Switzerland.

Secondary prevention of minor trauma fractures: the effects of a tailored intervention-an observational study.

Introduction: Minor trauma fractures (MTF) in the elderly are associated with an increase in mortality, morbidity, and the risk of subsequent fractures. Often, these patients who sustain MTF have an underlying bone disease, such as osteopenia or osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is known to be underdiagnosed and undertreated, and adequate treatment is essential to reduce the occurrence of MTFs.