Abstract
Objective: This study investigated the implementing of hip protectors for people considered at increased risk of fracturing their neck of femur (hip) in public sector residential aged and acute care facilities.Methods: Twelve public sector residential aged care facilities in Victoria participated in this intervention. Data were collected before and after a 6 month intervention with pre‐ and postintervention questionnaires.Results: Results show that wearing hip protectors reduces the risk of fracture to the neck of femur or pelvis in residential aged and acute care facilities.Discussion: Hip protectors are a potentially cost‐effective intervention to reduce the incidence of fractures. Further research on the effectiveness of falls risk assessment tools is required.
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