Abstract

Hip fractures are a major public health issue due to ageing populations and Ireland has one of the highest hip fracture rates in Europe1. The cost of acute hip fracture care was 48.5 million euros in 20221. The Irish Hip Fracture Database in 2022 revealed that 84% of people presenting to acute hospitals with hip fracture were admitted from home, however only 29% were discharged directly home1. NICE guidelines recommend early supported discharge for patients who are medically stable and mentally fit to participate with rehabilitation and who can transfer and mobilise short distance but have not yet achieved their full potential2. The National Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (NICPOP) improves the life of older people by providing access to integrated care and support that is planned around their needs and choices, supporting them to live well in their own homes3.

This poster outlines the rehabilitation pathway established by the SJH ICPOP team to provide early supported discharge for hip fracture patients.

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