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23 mar 2021 · Introduction. Falls in hospitalized older adults are common adverse events associated with a longer length of hospital stay and poor patient outcomes [1, 2]. Non-slip socks are sometimes provided to hospitalized patients, in an attempt to reduce falls [3–5].
22 wrz 2023 · Non-slip socks, also known as ‘traction socks’ or ‘grip socks’, have a rubber or synthetic tread that provides friction with the aim of increasing stability [31,32]. Safe footwear also helps to guard against infection when walking and enables people to move more safely [ 33 , 34 ].
1 wrz 2017 · Non-slip socks are commonly used as temporary footwear to prevent falls among hospitalized older adults over the age of 65.
1 wrz 2017 · Falls among hospitalized older adults are a growing concern. Hospitals are using non-slip socks as an alternative footwear to help prevent falls, however there is limited evidence to support their use. The aim of this article is to review the literature on the effectiveness of non-slip socks to determine if there is sufficient evidence to ...
15 paź 2021 · Introduction: Falls among hospitalized frail elderly patients are a worrying, major daily phenomenon. Context: Inadequate footwear, frequently observed in this population, is one of the main risk factors behind falls. Several hospitals use non-slip socks as a preventive measure.
1 mar 2017 · Non-slip socks, also known as 'traction socks' or 'grip socks', have a rubber or synthetic tread that provides friction with the aim of increasing stability [31, 32]. Safe footwear also...
1 maj 2023 · This study is the first RCT to specifically evaluate the impact of non-slip socks on several aspects of gait and falls . The results should provide insight into whether non-slip socks are safe and effective for patients who arrive at the hospital with no footwear or with inadequate footwear.
