Promoting user compliance with wearable hip protectors in older adults through education and technology
C. Y. Ho, X. Song, H. Mo, Y. Yang
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AbstractFalls cause up to 95% of geriatric hip fractures, of which the rates are two- to three-fold higher in care facilities. Hip protectors (HP) have been proven effective against fall-related hip fractures (Korall et al., 2019); however, user compliance with HPs in care facilities remains very low, particularly in Hong Kong (<20%). Recent studies show that user compliance can be facilitated through structured education for caregivers and better design of HP that enhances comfort of wearing (Korall et al., 2015). Therefore, our study sought to promote user compliance with wearable HP among older adults in care facilities in Hong Kong through structured training for caregivers and innovative designs of 3D-printed HP.Keywords: care facilities, older adults, hip protector, hip fracture, structured education, 3D printing technology
C. Y. Ho, X. Song, H. Mo, Y. Yang (2022). Promoting user compliance with wearable hip protectors in older adults through education and technology. Gerontechnology, 21(s),5-5
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.515.5.sp3