The Hip Protector Studies Unit is involved with continuing research, development,
education and the promotion of hip protector use Australia wide. Our current research project is titled
“Improving Adherence with the use of Hip Protectors”.
 Who are we?
The Hip Protector Studies Unit is part of the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service of HKHS. Our staff
consists of one Registered Nurse and one Research Assistant.
What do we do?
The Hip Protector Studies Unit provides free information about hip protectors to all users, carers
and clinicians. The co-ordinator can be available to provide information/education sessions if deemed
appropriate. Results from our research are regularly delivered at national and international
conferences and work produced by this unit has provided a substantial contribution to peer-review
literature and knowledge. Our current research project involves recruiting patients from Mary Giles
and Geraghty Wards at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital as well as residents of the Anglican Retirement
Village at Castle Hill.
How you can access our service
Anyone can access our service by either contacting us directly or through the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
Where you can find us
We are based on the campus of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
We are located within Old Leighton Lodge, near Derby Road gate 6, on the hospital campus.
What are our hours?
We are available to take your inquiries Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.00am – 4:30pm.
How you can contact us
Phone or fax the Unit direct. The direct phone number is (02) 9477-9768 or fax (02) 9477-9162.
Messages will be responded to within a day if your call is unanswered. You may also e-mail us.
When you arrive
The study coordinator will meet you and take you to the Research Office. The Research Team will assess your past
medical history, general health, memory and current medications. If you are selected for a
study you will be required to return to the clinic at regular intervals.
More information
The Unit was established in 1996 to co-ordinate the NHMRC funded Community Hip Protector Study
that was developed by Professor Ian Cameron. Professor Cameron, is the Director of the Rehabilitation
Studies Unit at the University of Sydney and is the co-inventor of the Australian hip protector
shields and specially designed underwear. Associate Professor Susan Kurrle, Director of Rehabilitation and Aged Care
Services at Hornsby Hospital, has also been closely involved with the development of the Australian
Hip Protector and has been co-investigator on several completed hip protector studies. She was awarded
her PhD thesis for her research on this topic in 2003.
Information about the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service is
available. Information on accessing other RACS services is available by following the links
to those services:
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