HIP PROTECTORS AND THEIR ROLE IN HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION

Hemmati Maslak Pak, M and Ganaei, R (2011) HIP PROTECTORS AND THEIR ROLE IN HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION. The Journal of Urmia Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, 9 (3). pp. 205-210.

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Abstract

Hip fractures in the elderly are the most common orthopedic injury and puts high financial stress the family and society. Mortality in hip fracture is 20 percent compared with deaths from other orthopedic problems. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of protectors and their role in hip fracture prevention. Materials & Methods: This review article search English and Persian articles using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in order to test effectiveness of hip protectors. Result: Eighteen proper articles were noticed. Of eighteen articles, twelve (66.6%) found hip protectors to be effective in preventing hip fractures in selective population. Conclusion: Further research on hip protectors and their role in hip fracture prevention in the elderly is essential to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Hip protector, Hip fracture prevention, Elderly
Subjects: R Medicine > RT Nursing
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email gholipour.s@umsu.ac.ir
Date Deposited: 18 Feb 2018 05:15
Last Modified: 18 Feb 2018 05:15
URI: http://eprints.umsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/4402

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