Unveiling the Mechanisms of Change: An Explanatory Case Study of Improving Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Sweden

Journal Title: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: Hip fracture has a high risk of mortality and puts a large financial burden on the health care system. Context and Purpose: A successful hip fracture rehabilitation project at a Swedish university hospital resulted in reduced length of hospital stay, earlier returns to pre-accident housing, and decreased costs. The purpose was to identify promoters and obstacles of change in the improvement project.

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Susanne Löfgren, Leif Ryd, Carolina Wannheden, Mats Brommels

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  • EP ID EP234349
  • DOI 10.17352/2455-5487.000034
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Susanne Löfgren, Leif Ryd, Carolina Wannheden, Mats Brommels (2016). Unveiling the Mechanisms of Change: An Explanatory Case Study of Improving Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Sweden. Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation, 3(1), 40-45. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-234349