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. 2021 May 24;21(1):332.
doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02265-z.

Optimal care for the management of older people non-weight bearing after lower limb fracture: a consensus study

S Aloraibi  1   2 , J Gladman  3   4   5   6 , D Godfrey  7 , V Booth  3   4   5 , K Robinson  3   4   5 , E Lunt  3   4   5 , A Caswell  3 , M Kerr  3 , B Ollivere  3   4   5 , A L Gordon  3   4   8
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Optimal care for the management of older people non-weight bearing after lower limb fracture: a consensus study

S Aloraibi et al. BMC Geriatr. .

Abstract

Background: Older people who are non-weight-bearing after a lower limb fracture are at risk of poor outcomes but there are no clinical guidelines for this group of patients. Given the paucity of the research evidence base, we conducted a consensus exercise to ascertain expert opinion about the management of this group.

Methods: A three-round e-Delphi technique was planned to use the online JISC survey tool with a multidisciplinary panel of health professionals. Panellists were invited by email via professional organisations and UK NHS Trusts. The initial statements for this study were prepared by the authors based upon the findings of their scoping review. Consensus required >/= 70% agreement with statements.

Results: Only 2 survey rounds were required. Ninety panellists, representing seven clinical disciplines, reached consensus for 24 statements about general issues (osteoporosis detection and management, falls risk reduction and nutrition) and specific non-weight bearing issues (such as the need for activity to be promoted during this period).

Conclusions: These findings can be used in the generation of a clinical guideline for this group of patients.

Keywords: Delphi process; Lower limb fractures; Non-weight bearing; Old people.

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Conflict of interest statement

A declaration was required that the panellists of this study had experience of this patients’ group and had no significant financial conflict of interests

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