Care pathways and tools
fracture, fractures
As observed in our results, not all GR facilities implemented a care pathway. Care pathways, which are derived from or inspired by guidelines, are a method to standardize patient care management of a well-defined group of patients during a well-defined period of time [Standardizing care pathways stimulates regular revisions based on ongoing research and updated guidelines. These revisions consist of fundamental recommendations to help healthcare professionals during the rehabilitation process. There is consensus on incorporating a multidisciplinary team specialized in the care of patients with hips fractures. A recent review analyzed interventions for improved functional outcome after hip fracture surgery. There was evidence that using an integrated multidisciplinary team, consisting of geriatricians, specialized nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians and social workers, yields better outcomes in terms of mortality and institutionalization [