Establishing a Geriatric Hip Fracture Program at a Level 1 Community Trauma Center
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Our program found that, with the utilization of a multidisciplinary approach, we could positively influence the care of patients with geriatric hip fracture through the implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines. In the first 2 years after initiation of the GFP, our institution saw a decrease in time from admission to surgery, length of stay, and blood transfusion requirements. (Source: Orthopaedic Nursing)
Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Geriatric Fracture Programs: Implementation of a Geriatric Fracture Program
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: CE Tests Source Type: research
Geriatric Fracture Programs: Implementation of a Geriatric Fracture Program
The successful implementation of a geriatric fracture program is dependent on engaging a multidisciplinary team. The goal of these programs is to address the unique needs of patients with geriatric fracture by providing the support necessary for return to their prefracture level of activities of daily living. Identifying the key stakeholders and clarifying their role in pre- and postoperative patient support are vital to the development of such an initiative. The purpose of this article is to discuss the steps to plan and implement a geriatric fracture program in a hospital and lessons learned from our experience initiatin...
Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Need and Rationale for Geriatric Fracture Programs
Fragility fractures among the older adult population are common, costly, and one of the top acute care facility diagnoses for this age group. Approximately 150,000 older adults in the United States are admitted to a hospital for treatment of a fragility hip fracture annually, with an estimated cost of more than $10 billion to the healthcare system. On admission to the hospital, patient treatment may be delayed, fragmented, or inadequate, adversely impacting length of stay and short- and long-term patient outcomes. Development of a geriatric fracture program implementing standardized, evidence-based guidelines can streamlin...
Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Secondary Fracture Prevention: Consensus Clinical Recommendations From a Multistakeholder Coalition
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles: PDF Only Source Type: research
Strong Bones Prevent Fractures
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Celebrate the Stars!: Orthopaedic Legacy
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: From the President Source Type: research
New Certificants October to December 2019
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Osteochondroma
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: CE Tests Source Type: research
Obesity Treatment: A Focus on Pharmacotherapy of Weight Management
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: CE Tests Source Type: research
Calendar
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
Obesity Treatment: A Focus on Pharmacotherapy of Weight Management
Obesity, a chronic multifactorial disease, has been on the rise in the United States in recent years. It paves a way to other chronic conditions and related morbidity and mortality. The treatment of obesity should have a chronic approach involving lifestyle modifications from the very beginning. Along with reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity, and behavior modifications, various short- and long-term pharmacological agents are available to help with the weight loss. For qualifying patients, selection of an appropriate agent based on its mechanism, efficacy, and safety profile as well as patient preference can p...
Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Pharmacology Source Type: research
Vascular Assessment of the Foot Surgery Patient
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Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: CE Tests Source Type: research
Vascular Assessment of the Foot Surgery Patient
This article provides orthopaedic nurses with the background to understand how the patient's history, the procedure(s) performed, and a thorough assessment of the foot's circulation will allow them to promptly identify circulatory problems and potentially save a patient from having a serious complication. (Source: Orthopaedic Nursing)
Source: Orthopaedic Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
