Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews.
Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. There is growing evidence to suggest that psychological barriers to recovery are present in patients with peripheral pain. The experiences and beliefs of patients suffering with GTPS are unknown. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews to inform the development of interventions for evaluation in future research.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
10
Semi-struuctured telephone interviews
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Framework Method of data analysis.
A systematic approach to qualitative analysis specifically used when the objectives of a study are known, prior to analysis
Time frame: 10 months
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