INTRODUCTION: In 2005, University Hospitals of Leicester formed a Fracture Neck of Femur (#NOF) project group to improve care of this group of patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The salient changes effected by the group were the appointment of designated orthogeriatricians, trauma co-ordinators, clinical aides, and discharge nurses. RESULTS: As a result of these measures, the number of patients going to theatre within 48 h of admission rose from 38.5% in 2005/6 to 90% in 2007/8. In-hospital mortality decreased from 16.5% in 2005/6 to 10.9% in 2007/8. The 30-day mortality dropped from 13% in 2005/6 to 10.9% in 2007/8. Hospital stay reduced from 29 days in 2005/06 to 17 days in 2007/8. CONCLUSIONS: Re-organisation of available resources has a positive impact on reducing mortality and in-hospital stay of fracture neck of femur patients.
INTRODUCTION: In 2005, University Hospitals of Leicester formed a Fracture Neck of Femur (#NOF) project group to improve care of this group of patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The salient changes effected by the group were the appointment of designated orthogeriatricians, trauma co-ordinators, clinical aides, and discharge nurses. RESULTS: As a result of these measures, the number of patients going to theatre within 48 h of admission rose from 38.5% in 2005/6 to 90% in 2007/8. In-hospital mortality decreased from 16.5% in 2005/6 to 10.9% in 2007/8. The 30-day mortality dropped from 13% in 2005/6 to 10.9% in 2007/8. Hospital stay reduced from 29 days in 2005/06 to 17 days in 2007/8. CONCLUSIONS: Re-organisation of available resources has a positive impact on reducing mortality and in-hospital stay of fracture neck of femurpatients.