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The costs and effects of early discharge in the management of fractured hip

Authors :
Farnworth, Michael G.
Kenny, Patricia
Shiell, Alan
Source :
Age and Ageing. May 1994, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p190, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

The cost-effectiveness of a Fractured Hip Management Programme (FHMP) was evaluated by considering available measures of patient outcome and comparing the cost of the programme with the value of resources [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Care and treatment
Elderly -- Care and treatment
Hospital admission and discharge
Hip fractures -- Care and treatment
Aged -- Care and treatment
Hospitals -- Admission and discharge
Hip joint -- Fractures

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Age and Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.15465830

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