Patient perspectives on the desirability of social worker support in outpatient orthopaedic trauma clinics

Objectives: This study examined the benefits of a dedicated social worker in the fracture clinic setting as perceived by patients and caregivers. Methods: This cross-sectional survey engaged patients aged 18 and older presenting to the fracture clinic associated with a level 1 trauma center. Surveys were available in English and Arabic and included 11 questions designed to measure level of agreement with various aspects of social worker …