Article

Because user-satisfaction and acceptance may partly
determine the grade of compliance to an orthotic device (OD), the aim of this
multicentre observational study was to inquire the reasons for acceptance and the
user-satisfaction of an OD of the lower limb in male and female central
neurological movement disorders (CNMD) patients. METHODS: Persons with CNMD
having at least one prescribed OD of the lower limb were included. Two
questionnaires were used: the MIRAD-ACCORT-II (reasons for acceptance) and a
modified version of the D-QUEST 2.0 (user-satisfaction). Descriptive analyses
were performed and to analyse the differences between the males' and females'
answers Chi2- and Mann-Whitney U tests were used. RESULTS: Twenty-six stroke and
23 multiple sclerosis patients participated (53% males). "Comfort", "safety",
"effectiveness" and "ease of use" were reported as most important aspects. 86% of
the patients were (very) satisfied about their OD. Only for the aspect safety,
compared to males, significant more females reported that if the OD is not safe
enough they will not use it. CONCLUSION: For both, males and females, aspects
related to comfort and functionality were reported as much more important than
the esthetical aspects, and in general they are quite satisfied with the OD and
the process of providing the OD. Orthopaedic technicians and health care
providers can take these aspects into account when developing, constructing and providing OD's.

Langue : ANGLAIS