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Literature review of outcome parameters used in studies of geriatric fracture centers
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 08/08/2012
Liem ISL et al. – In–hospital mortality, length of stay, time to surgery, place of residence and complication rate are the most frequently used outcome parameters. The patient–reported outcomes included activities of daily living and mobility scores. There is a need for generally agreed upon outcome measures to facilitate comparison of different care models.