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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