Missed attending HipFest in 2024 - a recording now available at: anzhfr.org/hipfest2024/ Australian & New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry

This years Clinical Registries Day will take place on day 3 of the ACTA 2024 Clinical Trials and Registries symposium. Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Date: Wednesday, 4 December Register now: bit.ly/4efmQO4 View program: bit.ly/414zJGV #ACTA2024

Fabulous opportunity for hospitals participating in the Australian & New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry to showcase their implementation of the #hipfracture CCS

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Clinical Care Standards Australian & New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Co-Chair Jacqueline Close says: "Research shows adhering to the Hip Fracture #CCS can significantly reduce the risk of death after a #hipfracture." Read more ow.ly/HcnA50UliZg #CCS10years NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)

Dawn Fraser, an Australian Olympic legend, is inspiring many as she recovers from a hip fracture after a recent fall. Despite additional injuries, her determination has her already walking, exceeding expectations and inspiring everyone around her. A heartfelt thank you to the

A recent study showed that gabapentinoids were linked to a 30% increased hip fracture risk. The risk was higher among frail individuals (1.75 times) and those with CKD (2.41 times). jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

📢 New Podcast Episode: Rehabilitation in Residential Care 🎙️ Did you know that 1 in 3 Australians aged 65+ fall each year — making falls the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group? 🏥 In this episode, Dr Rik Dawson, an experienced physiotherapist, researcher

📢 The countdown is on! ⏳ Only 19 days to go until registrations open for the ANZHFR Binational Hip Festival 2025 on Monday, 17 March! 🦴✨ Get ready to secure your spot and join us for two days of insights, innovation, and collaboration in hip fracture care. Stay tuned for

🦴 The First Sign of Civilisation: Compassion 🦴 Anthropologist, Margaret Mead once said that the first sign of civilisation is a healed femur, proof that someone took the time to care for an injured person. In the animal kingdom, a broken leg means death, but human care saves

🌍 🧠 In honour of World Delirium Awareness Day 2025, we are excited to share our latest podcast: "A Care Bundle for Delirium Prevention". Delirium is a common and serious condition, especially in older adults after hip fracture surgery, We’re dedicated to raising awareness and

📢⏳ The countdown is on! ⏳ Only 4 days to go until registrations 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for the #ANZHFR Binational Hip Festival 2025 on Monday, 17 March! 🦴✨ Get ready to secure your spot and join us for two days of insights, innovation, and collaboration in hip fracture care. Stay tuned

Shout out to hospitals that participate in the Australian & New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Share your good news stories about implementation of the #hipfracture clinical care standard ⭐️

📣 Calling All Hipsters- Bookings Now Open! 📣 The ANZHFR Binational Hip Festival 2025 is back, bringing together experts, clinicians, and researchers to advance hip fracture care. Join us for two days of insights, collaboration, and innovation in improving patient outcomes!

🦴🍽️ New research shows that despite malnutrition affecting recovery after hip fracture, global practice falls short of evidence-based nutrition care. A recent survey across 46 countries found major gaps in providing high-protein foods, oral nutrition supplements, and patient

🏥 It's important to assess for both #frailty & #delirium at the front door. 📕 Study: Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) & 4AT have complementary value in predicting hospital admission in older #ED patients #CFS #4AT

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🚨 Present at Hip Fest 2025 in Melbourne! 🎤✨ Got a hip fracture quality improvement project that you'd like to share? This is your chance to showcase your work at the ANZHFR Binational Hip Festival 2025! 🙌🏽💡 📢 Submissions are now open! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part

New Research: Delirium in Hip Fracture Patients Associated with Doubled Mortality Risk I'm pleased to share our new study on delirium and hip fracture, led by Rose Penfold. 91% of all hip fracture patients attending Scottish hospitals had a 4AT delirium assessment tool

⁉️ Think it's impossible to achieve high rates of DELIRIUM screening? Think again: ⭐️ 91% completion of 4AT ⭐️ hip fracture patients ⭐️ whole of Scotland data ⭐️ N=18,040 #delirium Rose Penfold Andrew Hall 🦴🔨 ⚽️ 🏉 🩺 Karen Adam NIDUS Delirium Network Ken Covinsky WesElyMD

Wow a passing of the baton from one great to another. Congratulations Briony 🤩