ArticleIrish journal of medical science
Compliance of external hip protector use amongst elderly day hospital attenders.
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- [The role of hip protectors in the prevention of hip fractures in older people].Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2007Review
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Abstract
backgroundWhen worn external Hip Protectors (EHP) reduce hip fracture but poor compliance results in reduced efficacy.
aimsWe determined the compliance with EHP therapy among a group of elderly people attending a day hospital.
methodsForty-five patients or their care-givers were interviewed a mean (sd) 334 (150) days after they had been given EHP.
resultsThere were 12 men and 33 women with mean age of 80 (7) years. Only ten (22%) were still wearing EHP properly. Those who were compliant were given their EHP more recently than those who were not (277 (118) days vs 403 (159), p = 0.0062) and were more likely to feel safer when wearing them (p = 00.017, chi2= 5.68). Reasons for non-compliance included exclusive outdoor wear, discomfort and inconvenience.
conclusionsHip protector compliance was poor in this small study of elderly individuals attending a day hospital. Better patient education may improve compliance though this needs to be determined.
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