ND About the ANZHFR

A hip fracture is a break at the top of the thigh bone (femur) near the pelvis usually as the result of a fall. It is a life changing injury mostly occuring in people aged over 65 years old.

You may be contacted for follow-up at 120-days from the date of your surgery.

• A member of staff from the hospital where you were treated will contact you by phone, and the call will take 5-15 minutes.
• When they call, they will ask questions about your recovery, your level of mobility, your degree of independence, any additional surgery on your injured hip, and the medications you are taking.

• There are no risks associated with participating in the ANZHFR although there may be inconvenience associated with being followed-up by telephone.
• There are no immediate benefits from participation, although participation will help to improve outcomes for people suffering hip fractures in the future.
• You will not incur any additional costs or receive any payment for participating in the ANZHFR.

Hip fractures are usually caused by a combination of a fall and poor bone quality (also called osteoporosis).

To prevent fractures in the future it is important to consider two things - your bone health and strategies to prevent another fall. Talk to your doctor about which strategies are best for you.

The My Hip My Voice project has developed resources for patients, families and friends. These can be accessed here

The Australia and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) is seeking Consumer Representatives to fill a variety of roles

The Australia and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) is an organisation that collects information about hip fracture care in Australia and New Zealand. It uses the information to improve the hospital care for people who break their hip. The ANZHFR looks at what happens to these people during their time in the hospital and after they go home. The ANZHFR wants to help older people who break their hip to get better more quickly, with fewer problems and to not have another broken bone.

You can watch a brief (3 minute) video about the Registry HERE

What is the role of the consumer in the ANZHFR?
Representatives will provide the ANZHFR with a consumer perspective when the Registry is conducting its activities aimed at improving hip fracture care. The ANZHFR have several different ways that you can choose to take part so you can decide the level of participation you think suits you best. You will have the option to attend in-person or online.

Some examples include:

• Tell us your views on our consumer resources or other activities
• Be part of a group that advises the Registry about things that may affect people with hip fracture
• Attend the ANZHFR annual conference and tell your story to health professionals working in the field.

Will I be paid for participating?

You can opt-in to receive payment for your involvement. Reimbursement for your time will be at the rate of $50/hour including GST. Travel costs will be covered by the ANZHFR.

Who should apply?

The ANZHFR want to help people with a hip fracture to get better sooner and more completely. It is helpful for people who have broken their hip, or cared for someone with a broken hip to be involved. However, we welcome anyone with a passion for improving health care for older people.

How can I get in touch?

If you would like to express your interest in participating and have one of our team members contact you, please click HERE

You can also contact us directly, via email [email protected] or call Narelle Payne, ANZHFR Consumer Engagement Lead, on 93991072.