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- Title
Assessment and management of fractures.
- Authors
Walker, Jennie
- Abstract
Fractures can have significant impact on function and quality of life, and an cause significant disruption to psychological and social wellbeing. A systematic approach is required for the assessment and management of fractures to ensure effective and timely recovery. Nurses play a key role in the care continuum to support the acute and rehabilitation phases of recovery. The use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures ensure a patient-centred approach to management, gauge progress and identify actions needed to optimise recovery. This article outlines the assessment and management of fractures, common concerns and potential complications.
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of bone fractures; ORTHOPEDICS; BONE fractures; FRACTURE healing; PAIN management
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 7, p352
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.7.352