Journal article
Canadian Inpatient Orthogeriatric Models of Care: A Mixed Methods Survey of Facilitators and Barriers
Abstract
Background: Fragility fractures are a serious and common consequence of falls in older adults. Orthogeriatric models of care reduce mortality and morbidity, but, despite this evidence, orthogeriatric programs (OGPs) are not standardized across Canada. The aim of this study was to better understand the facilitators and barriers of OGPs across Canada.
Methods: Data on OGPs across Canada were gathered via email survey to all Canadian Geriatric …
Authors
Trafford D; Liu Y; Papaioannou A; Ioannidis G; Thain J
Journal
Canadian Geriatrics Journal, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 275–280
Publisher
Canadian Geriatrics Society
DOI
10.5770/cgj.27.743
ISSN
1925-8348