There has been a paradigm shift in orthopaedic research, it is now recognized that the extent to which interventions really make a difference to a patient's overall life is indicated by measuring one's general health status. The primary aim of this study was to report how the methodology of current evidence in hip fracture research can improve if studies included patients with cognitive impairment. Using multiple databases inclusive from 1990 to May 2009, we performed a systematic review of all hip fracture observational cohorts and randomized studies (RCTs).Introduction
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Lack of standardization of outcome measurement has hampered an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and research. We report on the progress on establishing a minimal set of core domains for outcome measurement in distal radius fracture. Participants included an expert panel of orthopaedic surgeons, outcome researchers, patients, physiotherapists, industry representatives involved in distal radius research and partners in regulatory affairs. Decisions were made by review of evidence and theory and establishing group consensus.Introduction
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