Fundamentals of Care: Care of Hip Fracture Patients
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Fundamentals of Care: Care of Hip Fracture Patients

This course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage patients with hip fractures in acute hospital settings. It focuses on evidence-based care pathways, pain management, pressure ulcer prevention, early mobilisation, and person-centred recovery.
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Fundamentals of Care: Care of Hip Fracture Patients
3 Chapters
30 mins
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About The Course

Hip fractures are a major cause of hospital admission among older adults and require rapid, multidisciplinary intervention to improve outcomes and reduce complications. This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare workers across the UK and Ireland and provides structured guidance on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with hip fractures.

Participants will explore the full acute care pathway—from emergency department admission to post-operative day 2—focusing on key nursing responsibilities, communication, patient safety, and adherence to national standards such as the Irish Hip Fracture Standards (IHFS). The course highlights core aspects of care including effective pain assessment, pressure ulcer prevention, safe transfers, and early mobilisation strategies. It also promotes a person-centred approach, empowering patients to set mobility goals and regain independence.

Through real-world scenarios, best practices, and practical frameworks like the Integrated Care Pathway and ISBAR handover, learners will gain confidence and competence in improving patient recovery and safety outcomes in the acute hospital setting.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the anatomy of the hip and describe common types of proximal femur fractures.
  • Identify early risks and complications associated with hip fracture surgery, including pain, pressure ulcers, and delirium.
  • Apply national guidelines such as the Irish Hip Fracture Standards and Integrated Care Pathway to real clinical scenarios.
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon ED arrival and ward admission, including iNEWS, CMS, and pressure risk scores.
  • Implement effective pain management strategies, including the use of pain scales and multimodal analgesia.
  • Demonstrate safe patient transfers and use of clinical handover tools like ISBAR.
  • Support early mobilisation under physiotherapy guidance, promoting recovery through ankle exercises, breathing, and goal-setting.
  • Engage patients in shared decision-making and personalised care planning to improve independence and outcomes.
  • Monitor post-operative care progression through structured day 1 and day 2 care plans.
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care in acute settings.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Understanding Hip Fracture in the Acute Hospital Setting
Chapter 2 Pre-operative Care and the Hip Fracture Patient Pathway
Chapter 3 Summary
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