Maturitas
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Observational Study
Factors associated to institutionalization and mortality over three years, in elderly people with a hip fracture-An observational study.
To identify the factors associated to institutionalization and mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures (HF). ⋯ Mortality 3 years after a hip fracture and institutionalization are associated to age, the loss of autonomy in walking, a worse cognitive status and living alone before the fracture. Identification of and, when possible, intervention upon these factors can improve care of elderly people with hip fractures.