Hip Fracture Incidence in Nursing Home Residents and Community‐Dwelling Older People, Washington State, 1993–1995

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Authors

Jonathan R. Sugarman · University of Washington

Frederick A. Connell

Amy C. Hansen · Oregon Health & Science University

Steven D. Helgerson

Michael C. Jessup · Washington Department of Social and Health Services

Helan Lee · Qualis Health

Abstract

The incidence of hip fracture in nursing home residents far exceeds that in noninstitutionalized older people. Linkage of MDS and Medicare hospital claims data is a useful tool for epidemiological surveillance regarding events in nursing homes that are likely to result in hospitalization.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Bone health and osteoporosis research Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 50, Issue 10, pp. 1638-1643

DOI: 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50454.x

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