U.S., May 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06973655) titled 'Randomized Trial of Social Work Services in Fracture Clinic Setting' on May 06.
Brief Summary: Every year, many Canadians sustain a fracture that requires surgical treatment and results in a long recovery period. During this recovery period, patients may experience new or worsening mental health issues including depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, patients may experience new or worsening social and financial problems, such as food and housing insecurity, due to being unable to work or take care of other daily responsibilities. Current care for fracture patients is focused on treating their physical i...