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Unveiling the Mechanisms of Change: An Explanatory Case Study of Improving Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Sweden
Journal: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation (Vol.3, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-12-23
Authors : Susanne Löfgren Leif Ryd Carolina Wannheden Mats Brommels;
Page : 040-045
Keywords : Hip fracture rehabilitation; Quality improvement; Promoters and obstacles; Case study;
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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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