Gillow, Fiona and Reed, Debbie (2024) A case study project to explore physiotherapists’ experiences of using removable rigid dressings with patients post transtibial amputation in the UK. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland (JVSGBI), 3 (4). pp. 218-225. ISSN 2754-0022 (Print), 2754-0030 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2024.136)

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Abstract

Introduction: Removable rigid dressings (RRDs) provide a solid or semi-solid shell around the residual limb post transtibial amputation. Clinical guidelines advocate the use of RRDs; however, in practice they are not widely used and little is known about the experiences of using them. This study explored the experiences of physiotherapists who have used RRDs with patients post transtibial amputation. Methods: Qualitative research methods involving a constructivist epistemological approach with inductive reasoning and a case-study methodology were employed. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 physiotherapists from acute hospitals and rehabilitation centres within the UK. Thematic analysis was verified through respondent validation and researcher corroboration. Results: The three themes identified were (1) application of RRDs; (2) RRD design; and (3) education and training related to the use of RRDs, and the associated advantages and disadvantages concerning these. Conclusions: To ensure RRDs are used as part of patient rehabilitation most effectively, the design and education and training provided needs to be considered to achieve as many of the possible positive effects whilst minimising potential negative effects. Further research is needed on the design of RRDs and the education and training required.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	physiotherapy; qualitative study; removable rigid dressing; transtibial amputation
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Chronic Illness and Ageing Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA)
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2024 12:29
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/48181

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