Comparison of Usability Satisfaction of the Newly Developed Low-cost Thermoplastic Splint and Commercial Thermoplastic Splint in Orthopedic Patients.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 112
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Patient satisfaction and opinions
研究概览
简要总结
Low-temperature thermoplastic has been commonly used in the fabrication of hand splints. However, its high cost and limited accessibility pose challenges for both clinicians and clients. There is a need for innovative and cost-effective splinting materials that are convenient to use. This study aimed to investigate the satisfaction and opinions of patients regarding a newly developed low-cost thermoplastic material.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 59 Years(Adult)
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patient with musculoskeletal disorder
- •Need to receive the splint from occupational therapist
排除标准
- •History of neurological disorder
- •Have the cognitive impairment
- •Receive the splint already
- •Have clinical diagnosis of the disease or symptoms that cannot use the splint
结局指标
主要结局
Patient satisfaction and opinions
时间窗: After using the thermoplastic splint for 3 days
An online questionnaire and Zoom Interview were utilized to collect the data on the satisfaction and opinions of orthopedic patients regarding the use of thermoplastic.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Komsak Sinsurin
Asst.Prof.Dr.
Mahidol University
