This is the first study that we are aware of that has
investigated both patient satisfaction and quality of life as
a function of treatment guided by a multidisciplinary
clinical pathway for fractured neck of femur.
Consequently, there is no reference point for comparison
of our results or conclusions. Whilst this presents
difficulties for interpretation, we believe that this study is
a useful first step in the process of developing an
understanding of the possible associations between the
increasingly popular use of clinical pathways in the acute
healthcare setting and patient satisfaction and health
related quality of life.