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Preventive care planning for elderly patients in trauma surgery - where do we stand?

Preventive care planning for elderly patients in trauma surgery - where do we stand?

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00031589
Enrollment
150
Registered
2023-04-03
Start date
2023-05-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

S72.0

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with an acute (temporary) immobilising fracture and an age = 80 years

Sponsors

Universitätsklinikum Marburg, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
Lead Sponsor

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

MeasureTime 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

MeasureTime 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

christian@volberg.de+49 6421 58 64934

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026