S72.0
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients with an acute (temporary) immobilising fracture and an age = 80 years
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Marburg, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
80 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Acute (temporarily) immobilising fracture; Age = 80 years; Sufficient knowledge of German; Consent to study participation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No (temporary) immobilising fracture; Age < 80 years; Insufficient knowledge of German; Cognitive deficit (e.g. dementia, delirium, etc.); Unable to give consent; Refusal to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aim of the study: Patients are interviewed with a questionnaire during their stay in hospital. The following points are of particular relevance: Recording of the existence of precautionary documents and the discussion about the end of life. How often do discussions about the end of life take place with relatives or attending physicians? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Does the acute event change the view of the precautionary planning made so far? Would those affected like further information and support in planning for the future? | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristian Volberg
Universitätsklinikum Marburg, Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie
Outcome results
None listed