59 research outputs found
Education and practice gaps on atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation: a survey of cardiovascular nurses
Management of osteoporosis in patients hospitalized for hip fractures
Hip fracture is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and economic burden worldwide. It is also a major risk factor for a subsequent fracture. A literature search on the management of osteoporosis in patients with hip fracture was performed on the Medline database. Only one clinical drug trial was conducted in patients with a recent hip fracture. Further studies that specifically address post-fracture management of hip fracture are needed. The efficacy of anti-osteoporosis medication in older individuals and those at high risk of fall is reviewed in this paper. Adequate nutrition is vital for bone health and to prevent falls, especially in malnourished patients. Protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation is associated with increased hip BMD and a reduction in falls. Fall prevention, exercise, and balance training incorporated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program are essential to improve functional disability and survival. Exclusion of secondary causes of osteoporosis and treatment of coexistent medical conditions are also vital. Such a multidisciplinary team approach to the management of hip fracture patients is associated with a better clinical outcome. Although hip fracture is the most serious of all fractures, osteoporosis management should be prioritized to prevent deterioration of health and occurrence of further fracture
Perceived facilitators and barriers to self-management in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury: a qualitative descriptive study
Place du Programme de médicalisation des systèmes d’information (PMSI) dans l’estimation de l’incidence du cancer de la thyroïde dans la région Rhône-Alpes
Qualité et utilité d'un identifiant patient anonyme et unique pour le chaînage des séjours hospitaliers dans les bases de données médicoéconomiques françaises
A literature review to assess the use of claims databases in identifying incident cancer cases
Sensibilité et spécificité de deux méthodes d’identification des cancers du sein incidents dans les services spécialisés à partir des données médico-administratives
Geographical variations in hip fracture risk for women: strong effects hidden in standardised ratios
Estimates of the number of cancer patients hospitalized in a geographic area using claims data without a unique personal identifier
Sensitivity and specificity of two methods used to identify incident breast cancer in specialized units using claims databases
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