To design and create wearable head protection to be worn on a patient's head following a neurosurgical procedure (namely craniectomy and craniotomy
After being given informed consent, all participants will undergo the fitting and trial of a specially designed head protection for 6 weeks. Week 1 participants will be assessed and clinical data obtained on participants condition with the head protection fitted during the same session. Participants will return after 3 weeks for review and adjustment and again at the 6 week interval where they will also be given a questionnaire to fill up regarding their use and comfort.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
5
The participants are fitted with a form of head protection over the craniectomy and provide feedback on design, use, and comfort
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
Patient Satisfaction Survey
A survey to assess Satisfaction with device
Time frame: 6 weeks after receiving their head protection fitting
Euro Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D)
Quality of life survey. The higher the score from 0-5 for each dimension, the higher the quality of life.
Time frame: 6 weeks after receiving their head protection fitting
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