The views of people with spinal cord injury about the
use of functional electrical stimulation
The views of people with spinal cord injury about the
use of functional electrical stimulation
Abstract: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a specialist technique that can be applied in several areas of
spinal rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to explore
views of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI), health care
professionals specializing in SCI, and researchers in FES
about the current and future use of FES. A qualitative
design using eight focus groups lasting 90 to 120 min was
carried out throughout the UK. Purposive sampling was
used to ensure diversity in age, level of SCI, severity of
injury, and experience using FES.Thematic analysis identified five key themes. Decisions to use FES related to concerns over the screening and suitability of FES, ensuring
parity between patients, and offering FES at the right stage
of rehabilitation. Positive aspects of using FES related to
themes regarding “physical improvements” and “doing
something active.” Barriers to using FES concerned a lack
of resources, such as equipment and staff training, and the
view that some FES devices were unreliable. This research
highlights the importance of understanding the user’s
needs in the design of FES devices; improving provision,
prescription and allocation of FES resources, and the need
to consider psychosocial issues related to the initiation and use of FES.
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Donovan-Hall, Maggie
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Donovan-Hall, Maggie, Burridge, J.H., Dibb, Bridget, Ellis-Hill, C. and Rushton, D.
(2011)
The views of people with spinal cord injury about the
use of functional electrical stimulation.
Artificial Organs, 35 (3), .
(doi:10.1111/(ISSN)1525-1594).
(PMID:10.1111/j.1525-1594.2011.01211.x)
Abstract
Abstract: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a specialist technique that can be applied in several areas of
spinal rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to explore
views of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI), health care
professionals specializing in SCI, and researchers in FES
about the current and future use of FES. A qualitative
design using eight focus groups lasting 90 to 120 min was
carried out throughout the UK. Purposive sampling was
used to ensure diversity in age, level of SCI, severity of
injury, and experience using FES.Thematic analysis identified five key themes. Decisions to use FES related to concerns over the screening and suitability of FES, ensuring
parity between patients, and offering FES at the right stage
of rehabilitation. Positive aspects of using FES related to
themes regarding “physical improvements” and “doing
something active.” Barriers to using FES concerned a lack
of resources, such as equipment and staff training, and the
view that some FES devices were unreliable. This research
highlights the importance of understanding the user’s
needs in the design of FES devices; improving provision,
prescription and allocation of FES resources, and the need
to consider psychosocial issues related to the initiation and use of FES.
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