Enhancing User Compliance of Wearable Hip Protectors in Long-Term Care through Education and Technology

Abstract

More than 95% of hip fractures in older adults are caused by falls. In long-term care, the rates of falls and hip fractures are twice as high as those in the community. Although hip protectors (HPs) have been promoted to reduce hip fractures, the user compliance (acceptance and adherence) is generally low.

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