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

[cindy]

Glasgow southern general hospital uses them. Funding from OP nurses. Any one supplys. works well if pt wears them. Canard scoring system used