title: An integrated care pathway for fractured neck of femur patients.
abstract: Fractured neck of femur is a common traumatic condition, particularly among older women. An acute trust developed an integrated care pathway for these patients, led by a consultant and a senior nurse. Multidisciplinary team members were trained and outcomes for patients on discharge seem to be improving. But some medical staff have been slow to get involved with the project.
authors.affiliation: Southampton General Hospital.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Onslow
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Steiner
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pickering
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom