The Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team on Acute Geriatric Patients After a Femur Fracture.

Authors :: Wilson, Amanda
Norris, Traci
Foster, Lindsey
Royal, Catherine
Tymkew, Heidi
Klinkenberg, Dean
Source :: American Journal of Occupational Therapy; 2017 Suppl 1, Vol. 71, p247-247, 1p
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Date Presented 3/30/2017 This study describes a geriatric population at a medical center admitted for femur fracture to determine the impact of a multidisciplinary team specializing in geriatric trauma. Results show a significant increase in utilization of occupational therapy services and cognitive assessment and a decrease in length of stay. Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Wilson Contributing Authors: Traci Norris, Lindsey Foster, Catherine Royal, Heidi Tymkew, Dean Klinkenberg [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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