Who's using Hip Protectors?

[clandy]

Just wondering - is anyone using hip protectors for community based elderly clients? If so, how do the clients find them to wear? And who prescribes them?? Any information would be useful.

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[clandy]

I've just done some surfing, and for all those of us in Sydney - I've found a website that's quite interesting - go to http://members.ozemail.com.au/~hipsaver/index.html

[johndennis]

we use them often at the GRI Glasgow. Currently doing protocol trial in attached nursing home

[agbons]

I have been involved in a compliance/user satisfaction project in Finland(during my studies in Human Aging and Elderly Services). Despite the advantages linked to the use of hip protectors based on study reports, I am afraid that compliance rate was less than 20% in more than 40 respondents of 120 sampled. Design was one of the issues raised.That prompted my paper, Falls Induced Hip Fractures:A case for the modification of hip protectors. They are usually prescribed by doctors in rehab units here especially for those elderly with a history of falls. Some elderly purchase them independently while some elderly service homes also try to incooperate the use into its care plan as a preventive measure.

[sarahcampbell]

adelaide hospital offer a starter pack of hip protectors including 3 pairs of briefs and 1 pair of shields for $95 t/o australia