Comparison of Usability Satisfaction of the Newly Developed Low-cost Thermoplastic Splint and Commercial Thermoplastic Splint

Mahidol University112 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

112

Conditions

Usability Satisfaction

Interventions

Commercial thermoplasticDEVICE

The participants received a commercial thermoplastic splint material for splint fabrication.

Newly developed low-cost thermoplasticDEVICE

The participants received a newly developed low-cost thermoplastic splint material for splint fabrication.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 59 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with musculoskeletal disorder * Need to receive the splint from occupational therapist Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University

Salaya, Changwat Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Patient satisfaction and opinions

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.

Time frame: After using the thermoplastic splint for 3 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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