Abstract:Background
Older adults with acute fractures often have suboptimal pain control, in particular those with cognitive impairment. Effective pain management improves rehabilitation engagement and earlier discharge from acute care. Our study aimed to evaluate pain management of older adults with acute fracture admitted under an orthopaedic service in a tertiary hospital.
Methods
Prospective review of patients over 65 years with a… Show more
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