30
Participants
Start Date
November 30, 2013
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2014
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2015
Telephone Support and Coaching
"The participants will receive up to 5 telephone calls of 30-45 minutes each after hospital discharge to provide support and education for the transition from acute to community care. The first call will be made within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge and will have the following elements:~* Health Status~* Medication Management~* Activity/Exercise Prescription and Goal-Setting~* Falls Prevention~* Clarification of Appointments~* Coordination of Post-Discharge Home Services~* What To Do If a Problem Arises"
Education Only
An educational toolkit will be provided, with materials to self manage at home after hospital discharge following a fall related hip fracture
Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver
University of British Columbia
OTHER