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Effects of Fracture Liaison Service on Outcomes of Patients with Hip Fracture in Rural Area of an Asian Country.
- Source :
- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation; 9/25/2023, p1-8, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction: Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) has been proven effective in reducing subsequent fractures and related mortality. However, more research is needed on the impact of FLS on the 30-day readmission rate and its effectiveness in rural hospitals. This study aims to assess the impact of FLS on clinical outcomes including readmission rates, subsequent fractures, and fracture-related mortality in rural areas of an Asain country. Materials and methods: In a rural hospital in Taiwan, we conducted a two-year prospective cohort study on elderly individuals with fragility hip fractures. The study compared the clinical outcomes between the control group and the FLS-cohort group. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors contributing to 1-year mortality after injury. Results: 556 patients were enrolled. (304 in the control group and 252 in the FLS group) The mean age was 79.8 years. The findings revealed that the introduction of FLS did not result in significant differences in mortality, readmission, complication, subsequent fractures, or secondary hip fractures. However, there were notable improvements in the length of hospital stay and the proportion of patients receiving surgery within 48 h following the implementation of FLS. Subgroup analysis showed that FLS patients who received anti-osteoporotic treatment had lower mortality and 30-day readmission rates. Factors associated with higher 1-year mortality included male, high ASA level, and delayed surgery. Discussion: This study provides the real-life evidence of the effect of intensive FLS model in a rural hospital in an Asian country. Conclusion: While FLS did not show significant differences in certain clinical outcomes, it led to shorter hospital stays and increased timely surgeries. FLS patients receiving anti-osteoporotic treatment had better mortality and readmission rates. Further research is necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of FLS care in rural areas of Asia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- BONE fracture prevention
OSTEOPOROSIS prevention
EVALUATION of medical care
LENGTH of stay in hospitals
PHOTON absorptiometry
RURAL conditions
MULTIPLE regression analysis
PATIENT readmissions
HIP fractures
FISHER exact test
COMPARATIVE studies
T-test (Statistics)
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
QUALITY assurance
CHI-squared test
STATISTICAL hypothesis testing
RESEARCH funding
LOGISTIC regression analysis
ELECTRONIC health records
DATA analysis software
LONGITUDINAL method
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21514585
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172343132
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593231204783