Telemedicine for hip fractures caused by osteoporosis

The costs related to a fracture caused by osteoporosis are heavy – both in relation to the patient, in form of the loss of functional capacity and pain, as well as to the relatives and to society in a health economic perspective.

On completion of treatment, the patients experience the feeling of being less equipped for discharge than other medical surgical groups. In addition, the patients experience a great dependence on others and great concern about the new situation. It is known that the safety of the patient may be increased by means of communication and knowledge, both with the individual patient, but also across sectors.

AIM

The aim of the project was to develop a telemedical solutions, in which health professional knowledge and expertise were made useable for the everyday life of the patient. It sought to contribute to creating safety as well as supporting the ressources and capabilities of the patient – thus enhancing the empowerment of the patient.

The patients in the project were all from Funen and surrounding islands, and they were discharged to their private home.

PARTNERS

The project was a PhD project by Charlotte Myhre Jensen, supervised by Professor Jane Clemensen. The PhD defence took place on 14 December 2018. View Charlotte Myhre Jensen’s publications.

EXTERNAL FUNDING

The project was funded by means from Patient@Home.