BACKGROUND: When worn external Hip Protectors (EHP) reduce hip fracture but poor compliance results in reduced efficacy. AIMS: We determined the compliance with EHP therapy among a group of elderly people attending a day hospital. METHODS: Forty-five patients or their care-givers were interviewed a mean (sd) 334 (150) days after they had been given EHP. RESULTS: There were 12 men and 33 women with mean age of 80 (7) years. Only ten (22%) were still wearing EHP properly. Those who were compliant were given their EHP more recently than those who were not (277 (118) days vs 403 (159), p = 0.0062) and were more likely to feel safer when wearing them (p = 00.017, chi2= 5.68). Reasons for non-compliance included exclusive outdoor wear, discomfort and inconvenience. CONCLUSIONS: Hip protector compliance was poor in this small study of elderly individuals attending a day hospital. Better patient education may improve compliance though this needs to be determined.
BACKGROUND: When worn external Hip Protectors (EHP) reduce hip fracture but poor compliance results in reduced efficacy. AIMS: We determined the compliance with EHP therapy among a group of elderly people attending a day hospital. METHODS: Forty-five patients or their care-givers were interviewed a mean (sd) 334 (150) days after they had been given EHP. RESULTS: There were 12 men and 33 women with mean age of 80 (7) years. Only ten (22%) were still wearing EHP properly. Those who were compliant were given their EHP more recently than those who were not (277 (118) days vs 403 (159), p = 0.0062) and were more likely to feel safer when wearing them (p = 00.017, chi2= 5.68). Reasons for non-compliance included exclusive outdoor wear, discomfort and inconvenience. CONCLUSIONS: Hip protector compliance was poor in this small study of elderly individuals attending a day hospital. Better patient education may improve compliance though this needs to be determined.
Authors: I D Cameron; J Venman; S E Kurrle; K Lockwood; C Birks; R G Cumming; S Quine; G Bashford Journal: Age Ageing Date: 2001-11 Impact factor: 10.668
Authors: I D Cameron; B Stafford; R G Cumming; C Birks; S E Kurrle; K Lockwood; S Quine; T Finnegan; G Salkeld Journal: Age Ageing Date: 2000-01 Impact factor: 10.668
Authors: Yvonne F Birks; Jill Porthouse; Caroline Addie; Karen Loughney; Lucy Saxon; Mike Baverstock; Roger M Francis; David M Reid; Ian Watt; David J Torgerson Journal: Osteoporos Int Date: 2004-03-03 Impact factor: 4.507