Table 5.
Results for the Hip Fracture Unit (HFU) during hospital stay. Values are frequency (%) unless otherwise specified
| Variable | Aim (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | – | 276 |
| Preoperative femoral nerve block | – | 155/260 (60) a |
| Mean (SD) preoperative waiting time, h | – | 24 (12) |
| Operated within 48 h | (100) | 260/271 (96) a |
| Operated within 24 h | (> 80) | 157/272 (58) a |
| Mobilization started within first day after surgery | (100) | 220/240 (92) a |
| Urethral catheter removed before 36 hours post-surgery | (> 80) | 147/250 (59) a |
| Started anti-osteoporosis drug treatment during stayb | (> 80) | 123/264 (47)a |
| Admitted to other orthopedic wards than the HFU ward | None | 62/276 (22) |
| Duration of hospital stay, median days (range) | 5–7 | 5 (2–30) |
a
Total number reduced due to missing data.
b
For anti-osteoporosis drugs used, see Table 3