TY - JOUR PY - 2017// TI - Smart clothing for falls protection and detection: user-centred co-design and feasibility study JO - Studies in health technology and informatics A1 - Easton, Katherine A1 - Burton, Thomas A1 - Ariss, Steven A1 - Bradburn, Mike A1 - Hawley, Mark SP - 152 EP - 159 VL - 242 IS - N2 - The prevalence and impact of hip fractures on the health and wealth of nations is a global problem and source of health inequalities. This paper reports on the co-design and feasibility testing of a new range of protective, smart clothing. The feasibility of research in a population of older adults in supported living is explored, as are the conceptualisation and measurement of adherence.

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