Underrepresentation of Race, Ethnicity, and Language in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hip Fractures
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By
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Ashley Mulakaluri
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Eli M. Snyder
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Bill Young
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Robin N. Kamal
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Lauren M. Shapiro
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September 18, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Underrepresentation of Race, Ethnicity, and Language in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hip Fractures
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Hip Fractures |
| Key Mechanisms | Patient-specific and sociodemographic characteristics influence outcomes, including PROM scores. |
| Target Population | Older adults with hip fractures |
| Care Setting | Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Hip Fractures |
Key Highlights
- Hip fractures are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the elderly.
- Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are based on peer-reviewed evidence.
- Racial and ethnic disparities exist in outcomes for hip fracture patients.
- Limited English proficiency is associated with poorer outcomes.
- Only 6.12% of studies reported race/ethnicity data.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Older adults with hip fractures
Sociodemographic factors should be considered in treatment and outcome assessments.
Clinical Best Practices
- Incorporate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to enhance understanding of patient priorities.
- Report sociodemographic characteristics in studies to improve applicability of CPGs.
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