The Burden Experience of Formal and Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Hip Fracture in Nigeria

• Main Authors: Emofe Diameta MSc, BMR (PT) (Author), Isreal Adandom BMR (PT) (Author), Samuel U. Jumbo BMR (PT) (Author), Henrietha C. Nwankwo BMR (PT) (Author), Perpetua C. Obi MSc, BMR (PT) (Author), Michael E. Kalu MSc, BMR (PT) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction The incidence of hip fracture among older adults in Nigeria is on the rise. As a result, there is increased frequency of hospitalization, patient suffering, family burden, and societal cost. One dimension that has not been sufficiently explored is the burden of care experienced by infor...