ABSTRACT
The frequency and seriousness of fractures in frail elderly people has led to the creation of an orthogeriatric service in Paris, between Ambroise-Paré and Sainte-Périne hospitals. This care model, focused on early postoperative geriatric follow-up and rehabilitation care, has resulted in an increase in the flow of trauma patients admitted to Sainte-Périne, reduced mortality and higher home-discharge rate.
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Continuity of Patient Care/organization & administration , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Geriatrics/organization & administration , Orthopedics/organization & administration , Patient Care Team , Aged , France , Humans , Models, OrganizationalABSTRACT
Urinary incontinence affects approximately three million women in France. Its frequency increases with age. It impacts quality of life. Interrogation and clinical examination usually allow understanding its mechanism, but some additional explorations may be necessary. When a curative treatment is not possible, absorbent pads or a penile sheath in males improve patient comfort.
