Data-driven improvement of hip fracture care

Author(s):
Würdemann, F.S.
Published
2023
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis includes studies on how to measure and improve the quality of care for hip fracture patients in The Netherlands. Several determinants of quality of care such as treatment and outcomes are studied, as well as the maturation of the Dutch Hip Fracture Audit (DHFA); a quality of care registry including all adult patients suffering a hip fracture in The Netherlands.

SurgeryTraumasurgeryHip fractureQuality of careRegistryAudit
Defense date
2023-06-21
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Schipper, I.B.
Advisor(s)
Krijnen, P.; Hegeman, J.H.
Committee member(s)
Tollenaar, R.A.E.M.; Achterberg, W.P.; Verhofstad, M.H.J.; Nelissen, R.G.H.H.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3621120
ISBN(s)
9789464198027

Funding

Sponsorship
Zorgverbeteraars; ChirCON; Noordnegentig; Department of Trauma surgery of the Leiden University Medical Center; Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing (DICA); Trauma Centrum West; Walaeus Library of the Leiden University Medical Center; SOLV