Delayed admission of patients with hip fracture from the emergency department is associated with an increased mortality risk and increased length of hospital stay (8 October 2024)

Summary

The aims of this study were to assess whether delayed admission from the emergency department (ED) influenced mortality risk, length of acute hospital stay, risk of developing delirium and return to domicile for patients presenting with a hip fracture. It found that delayed disposition from the ED was associated with an increased mortality risk and longer length of hospital stay in patients presenting with a hip fracture.