Citation

Hayes N. Nurs. Older People 2004; 16(3): 15-20.

Affiliation

King's College Hospital, Dulwich.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, RCN Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15150995

Abstract

Some evidence suggests hip protectors are helpful in reducing fractures among older people. But, says Nicky Hayes, issues of compliance, tissue viability, cost and product design all need to be considered by nurses considering the implementation of hip protection strategies.