Secondary prevention program for patients with hip fracture

Abstract

Hip fractures are a global public health problem. Morbidity and mortality associated with this event generate “excess mortality”, dependency, geriatric inpatient and high costs in different health systems. Treatment of osteoporosis has shown a decrease in the incidence of new fractures and mortality rate. A small percentage of people with hip fractures are being treated for osteoporosis. Programs for the treatment of these patients show improvement in morbidity and mortality rates. In our hospital, 27% of the population with hip fracture is treated. The objective of this protocol is to implement a multidisciplinary program that integrates the treatment of osteoporosis, fall prevention and home security to achieve lower rates of new fractures, hospitalization and mortality. This paper describes the interventions during hospitalization, at home and the ambulatory setting. It also specifies the participation of different professional teams