Wearing hip protectors does not reduce health-related quality of life in older people

Age Ageing. 2012 Jan;41(1):121-5. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afr123. Epub 2011 Sep 6.

Authors

Frederieke G Schaafsma¹, Susan E Kurrle, Susan Quine, Keri Lockwood, Ian D Cameron

Affiliation

¹ Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, PO Box 6, Ryde, NSW 1680, Australia.

PMID: 21896557
DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afr123

No abstract available

Publication types

Controlled Clinical Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls*
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Hip Fractures / prevention & control*
Humans
Male
Patient Compliance
Protective Devices*
Quality of Life*