Abstract
Purpose: In England, over 4.5 million bed days are used annually for admissions related to falls and fractures in older adults. Immobility in older adults poses an additional health risk. Those considered frail are at greater risk of suddenly deteriorating both physically and mentally. Many patients develop decreased confidence, social isolation and an increased reliance on social care and family, thus preventing complications is essential. Fractures designated Non-Weight Bearing (NWB) are challenging to manage in an ageing population and therefore, an NWB initiative was developed to provide early facilitated discharge and rehabilitate patients at home.
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