摘要: During a 12-month period, 44 (41%) of 108 patients (50 years age or older) treated for hip fractures were discharged to nursing home. One year after the fracture, 29 (66%) remained institutionalized, five (11%) had died, and ten (33%) returned their own homes. The discharge medical plan care, completed by surgeon, registered nurse, social worker, was correct in predicting temporary institutionalization only 66% cases. In an attempt provide more accurate method outcomes hip-fracture patients, functional rating scale developed. proved be valuable adjunct identifying those who predisposed permanent institutionalization. ( JAMA 1982;248:564-567)