Created through a partnership between Fraser Health
Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority and BC Injury Research and
Prevention Unit, Aging
is a Contact Sport: Hip Protectors is a web resource outlining the
benefits of hip protectors and how they can be incorporated into long-term
care.
A hip protector is a specialized form of pants or underwear
containing pads (either hard or soft) along the outside of each hip/leg,
designed to prevent hip fractures following a fall. They are most commonly used
in elderly individuals who have a high risk of falls and hip fractures.
The web
post includes a brief video explaining what hip protectors are and the
benefits for patients wearing them. There are also links to articles on
the topic and guidelines for choosing a Hip Protector.
For more information on falls in long-term care, please consult
the Falls in
Long-Term Care Current Perspective created by the J.W. Crane Memorial
Library. It includes the most current articles, books, videos, practice
guidelines and web resources on the topic.
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