Search query:

Filter by section

Filter by date

Results 1 - 2 of 2 Search Tips

Assessing the safety and effectiveness of hip protectors

09 June 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Hip protectors are used in the preventive management of older people who are at risk of fracturing their hip after a fall. However, nurses have little guidance about...

Improving bowel care after surgery for hip fracture

28 November 2014

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

Constipation is a common problem in older people with hip fracture because of immobility, opioid prescription and lack of privacy. There is a dearth of meaningful...