Impact of household characteristics on patient outcomes post hip fracture: a Welsh nationwide observational cohort study

• Main Authors: Clare MacRae (Author), Anna Meyer (Author), Stewart W. Mercer (Author), Nazir Lone (Author), Chris Dibben (Author), Andrew D. Duckworth (Author), Karin Modig (Author), Bruce Guthrie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hip fracture is common in older people and has significant health and care implications. This study aimed to examine the impact of household characteristics (living alone or living with someone who is themselves ill) on adverse outcomes following hip fracture. Methods A cohort st...