OBJECTIVES To investigate compliance with hip protector use. DESIGN Observational prospective study. SETTING 19 nursing homes (1040 beds). SUBJECTS All residents during an 18 month period were included in this study. INTERVENTION Hip protectors were introduced as a regular part of health care service for all residents. Residents at high risk were encouraged to use hip protectors regular...

Hip protectors are an effective strategy for reducing fall-related hip fractures in long-term care settings. The success of a hip protector program is enhanced by educational activities and administrative support, and a nurse champion to assume responsibility for the hip protector program.

Melanins are natural pigments distributed in living organisms and they are responsible for pigmentation of surface structure. In the present work, gel exclusion chromatography, spectrophotometric, and dielectric relaxation techniques were used to characterize DOPA melanin before and after irradiation with 60 Co gamma rays in the range of 5 to 50 Gy. The results show that the studied melanin is ...

PURPOSE To evaluate Tocoferol monoglucoside (TMG), a water soluble vit. E. in a phase I trial, as a radiation protector in those undergoing hemi-body radiation for disseminated disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients scheduled to receive modified hemi-body radiation were accrued for the study. Patients not only had disseminated skeletal disease but, were heavily pretreated Seven patients were...

AIMS This study was undertaken to estimate the effect of hip protectors on the incidence of hip fracture when introduced into nursing homes as a regular part of the healthcare for all residents. METHODS A pre-test/test design was used. The pre-intervention period lasted 18 months from May 1996. The intervention period lasted 18 months from May 1998. During the intervention period all resident...

A zygomatic arch protector was ll, designed and fabricated by members of the Occupational Therapy Department, Medical College of Virginia, for patienrs recovering from surgical repairs of the zygomatic arch. The purpose of this splint is to serve as a protective barrier against further injuries and abuse, as well as to prevent disturbances of sutures while the facial bone is setting. It is fabr...