Hip Protectors—Potential Benefits, Harms, and Barriers to Adherence

14 Mar.,2024

 

Barriers to Adherence

  • Staff attitudes (negative perceptions about hip protectors or lack of education) (Combes & Price, 2014; Korall et al., 2015)
  • Product design issues, such as: discomfort, takes time/assistance to put on (Combes & Price, 2014; Korall et al., 2015; Santesso et al., 2014), bulky (affects mobility)*, resizing may be required with weight loss/gain*
  • Systemic barriers (e.g., lack of facility commitment, staff shortages) (Korall et al., 2015)
  • Urinary incontinence and physical difficulties/illness (Santesso et al., 2014)
  • Cost/affordability*
  • Concerns about dignity and appearance (e.g., may be noticed through clothes/make a person look overweight)*
  • Agitation in people with cognitive impairment*

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