The family caregiver of the older person with hip fracture: perceptions about the transition to home
The family caregiver perceives multiple needs and difficulties experienced in the support provided to older person with hip fractures in the transition home. As this phenomenon is somewhat complex due to the involvement of numerous factors, the analysis of the aspects associated with this care process is essential, contributing to a favorable evolution and a safe transition.
Authors
- Baixinho Cl
- Maria Adriana Henriques
- Carlos Albuquerque
- Paula Rocha
- Susana Batista
Institutions
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (PT)
- Centre for Higher Education (DE)
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem da Universidade de Lisboa (PT)
- Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2026.101264
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00