Lack of evidence on how to care for hip fracture patients with dementia

(University of East Anglia) Medical guidance on caring for people with dementia following a hip fracture is 'sadly lacking' according to UEA researchers. Hip fractures account for 1.8 million bed days in UK hospitals and around £1.9 billion in hospital costs. Half of all people who suffer hip fractures also have dementia. A Cochrane Review reveals no conclusive evidence on how to care for this vulnerable group. Outcomes are worse for this group of people, who find it difficult to recover.