Hip protectors

Editorial

Ian D Cameron. BMJ. 2002.

. 2002 Feb 16;324(7334):375-6.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.324.7334.375.

No abstract available

Comment in

Hip protectors. Carpets can be used to reduce injury from falls.
Rowe J. Rowe J. BMJ. 2002 Jun 15;324(7351):1454. doi: 10.1136/bmj.324.7351.1454/a. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12065278 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Hip protectors. Integrated approach to care of older people is necessary.
Bowman C, Ireland I. Bowman C, et al. BMJ. 2002 Jun 15;324(7351):1454. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12068873 No abstract available.
Hip protectors. Acceptability of hip protectors was 35% at six months in the community.
McAughey JM, McAdoo M. McAughey JM, et al. BMJ. 2002 Jun 15;324(7351):1454. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12068874 No abstract available.
Hip protectors. Rate of adherence is 42% at three months in residential homes.
Thompson PW, Jones C, Villar T. Thompson PW, et al. BMJ. 2002 Jun 15;324(7351):1454. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12068875 No abstract available.

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