The effect of a pre- and post-operative orthogeriatric service on cognitive function in patients with hip fracture. The protocol of the Oslo Orthogeriatrics Trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hip fractures mainly affect older people. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and in particular a high frequency of delirium. Incident delirium following hip fracture is associated with an increased risk of dementia i...

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Main Authors: Wyller Torgeir, Watne Leiv, Torbergsen Anne, Engedal Knut, Frihagen Frede, Juliebø Vibeke, Saltvedt Ingvild, Skovlund Eva, Ræder Johan, Conroy Simon
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/36
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