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DOI: 10.1177/073346488700600305 Discharge Planning Needs for Hip Fractures: A Descriptive StudyUniversity of Texas at El Paso
New Mexico State University Home care of hip-fractured individuals, especially the elderly, requires extensive teaching and discharge planning by professionals in the acute care setting. Discharge planning, including a thorough assessment of patients' needs while hospitalized and a specific instructional plan for home care, is expected to facilitate recovery from major hip surgery. This study validates the need for health care professionals to intensify their efforts to provide a comprehensive care plan for these patients and their families.
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