Hsu YF, Chou FH, Wang HH, Chu YC, Liao KL. Effectiveness of integrated care for elderly patients with hip fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Geriatr Nurs 2023;
49:65-73. [PMID:
36446147 DOI:
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.11.012]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Hip fractures in the elderly often cause many complications after surgery. Although ample evidence shows that integrated care can effectively improve postoperative conditions, the effectiveness of specific interventions remains inconsistent across studies. This study was conducted following the Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The database was from November 1998 to July 2022. Twelve studies (3,010 participants) implemented integrated care for elderly patients with hip fractures. Overall, integrated care improved Activities of Daily Living (ADL) levels within 6 months, at 12 months, Quality of Life (QoL) at 6 months, and decreased Length of Stay (LOS) and mortality rate at 3 months. At least 3 months of integrated care intervention for hip fractures in the elderly to reduce patient complications and medical costs, can be used as a reference for future policies and clinical care.
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