Preventing fractures with hip protectors.
Hip protectors are an effective strategy for reducing fall-related hip fractures in long-term care settings. The success of a hip protector program is enhanced by educational activities and administrative support, and a nurse champion to assume responsibility for the hip protector program.
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FallPrevent, LLC, Blackwood, NJ, USA. drein@verizon.net