The impact of individualised care plans for elderly patients discharged home from hospital after neck of femur fracture: A randomised controlled trial [ 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2026 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Improved delivery of care to older Australians who sustain a broken hip is a major health need. Transitions from hospital remain a high-risk process. Written discharge plans are recommended nationally, but are not routinely implemented. This randomised controlled trial will test whether a discharge intervention can improve hip fracture patients capacity to live well in the community. The intervention harnesses existing services and infrastructure, and can be rapidly scaled up if effective.

Funding Amount $475,920.50

Funding Scheme Partnership Projects

Chief Investigator Prof Robert Sanson-Fisher

Notes Partnership Projects - 3rd call for 2019