Geriatric Hip Fracture Pathway in AED can improve care of patient

Abstract Description

Authors: (including presenting author): :

Chan KPA(1)
Ma SK (1)
Kung SW (1)

Affiliation: :

(1) Accident and Emergency Deaprtment, TKOH

Introduction: :

In attempt to facilitate management of geriatric hip fracture patients, we are introducing a clinical pathway to speed pre-op assessment of these patients in our department. We are investigating the cost-effectiveness of this pathway.

Objectives: :

In attempt to facilitate management of geriatric hip fracture patients, we are introducing a clinical pathway to speed pre-op assessment of these patients in our department. We are investigating the cost-effectiveness of this pathway.

Methodology: :

Compare the time to operation, length of stay in hospital in patient before and after implementation of the clinical pathway

Result & Outcome: :

To follow.