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Original Research

Older adults’ perceptions of wearable technology hip protectors: implications for further research and development strategies

Alex HallDivision of Nursing Midwifery & Social Work School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Elisabeth BoultonDivision of Nursing Midwifery & Social Work School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKView further author information
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Emma StanmoreDivision of Nursing Midwifery & Social Work School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKView further author information
Pages 663-668 | Received 05 Oct 2017, Accepted 18 Jun 2018, Published online: 29 Oct 2018

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