Abstract
Hip fracture is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in older people. Healthcare professionals have a role to identify and respond to challenges and concerns that older people face as they strive to manage risk of future falls and rebuild confidence and independence after discharge.This study aimed to explore the post-discharge concerns of older people after fall-induced hip fracture.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Older People Nursing |
Early online date | 2 Apr 2013 |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Falls / falling; hip fracture; information provision; recovery; risk