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ArticleBMJ open quality2023

Utilising patient-reported outcomes for goal-directed therapy of hip fracture patients: a sequential controlled trial.

Hanna Schroeder, Avi Israeli, Meir Liebergall, Omer Or, Wiessam Abu Ahmad, Ora Paltiel, Dan Justo, Eyal Zimlichman

Open access · goldAbstract readControlled Clinical Trial
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Article in BMJ open quality, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. How Has 'What Matters to You' Been Used for Patient Care? A Scoping Review.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hanna SchroederSchool of Nursing in the Faculty of Medicine, Henrietta Szold Hadassah, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel hannischroeder1@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-2114-4268
Avi IsraeliDr. Julien Rozan Professor of Healthcare, Hebrew University - Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.
Meir LiebergallOrthopedic Department of Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Omer OrOrthopedic Department of Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Wiessam Abu AhmadBraun School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Ora PaltielBraun School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.ORCID 0000-0001-8324-3873
Dan JustoGeriatrics Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Eyal ZimlichmanSackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem · ILTel Aviv University · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHip fracture patients (HFPs) frequently have multiple underlying conditions, necessitating that agreed-upon goals take these complications into consideration. Communication regarding goals between medical-personnel and patients is not always effective. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can outline personal goals and help promote quality health care in HFPs. Few studies have been published on this topic. The study's aim was to outline the process of using PROs for goal-directed therapy among HFPs.

methodsThis sequential controlled trial was conducted among HFPs from two medical centres. The control and the intervention group received integrative rehabilitation. PROs were measured in both groups using the SF36 questionnaire three times postsurgery: 24-48 hours, 2 weeks and 3 months. During the first round of questioning, only the intervention group was asked 'what matters most to you?' during the rehabilitative process. Accordingly, agreed-upon goals that were determined by the SF36's eight topics and were incorporated into the HFP's rehabilitative process. A Likert scale of 1-5, '1' indicating no-achievement and '5' full-achievement, was used to assess the goal achievement 4-6 months post-fracture.

results84 HFPs participated in the study: 40 and 44 in the intervention and control group, respectively. In both groups, PROs declined after the HF, then improved somewhat 3 months later, but did not return to prefracture scores. Among the intervention group, 39% reached their specific goals (Likert level 5). Patients who achieved their goals had better PROs in comparison to others. The intervention group indicated PROs helped them articulate their desires and introduced them to new areas of care.

conclusionsShifting from asking 'what's the matter?' to 'what matters most to you?' can improve the understanding of HFPs' own priorities, promote quality outcomes and enhance patient-centred care. Using PROs as a guide for goal-directed therapy can create a more inclusive process that includes the patients' most important health determinants and needs.

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Behavior TherapyGoalsHumansPatientsSurveys and Questionnairesdecision makinghealthcare quality improvementpatient-centred carequality measurement

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