Desaraju Shyama Sundari

Publications
  • Research Article
    Care Seeking Behaviour of Older Adults with Hip Fracture in India: A Qualitative Study
    Author(s): Abha Tewari, Sanghamitra Pati, Srinivas Nallala, Premila Webster, Santosh Rath, Lalit Yadav, Kirti Sundar Sahu, Desaraju Shyama Sundari and Robyn NortonAbha Tewari, Sanghamitra Pati, Srinivas Nallala, Premila Webster, Santosh Rath, Lalit Yadav, Kirti Sundar Sahu, Desaraju Shyama Sundari and Robyn Norton

    Background: Hip fractures among older adults is a serious public health issue in India due to increase in ageing population. Availability and timely access to surgical care is essential for reduction of mortality and morbidity from hip fractures and thereby decreasing inequalities among older adults. The notion of access to care is multi-dimensional and the “three-delay” framework can be applied to understand the causes for delay between sustaining a hip fracture and receipt of appropriate care. The aim of this study is to determine the processes in decision-making, identify cause for delays in obtaining care, and the potential barriers and facilitators to seeking appropriate care in time. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted (30 in-depth interviews) in seven healthcare facilities (4 public; 2 private and 1 alternative care c.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2573-4598.1000128

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