Anti-embolism stockings in acute care
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Using patient and staff experience to improve the safety and acceptability of anti-embolism stockings in acute care
IRAS ID
224984
Contact name
Sue Burgis
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
This project will engage patients and staff in the following four-phase study to better understand how closely health professionals adhere to management guidance for the use of anti-embolism (AE) stockings:
1. Interview 20 patients, and 30 health professionals (regular prescribers of AE stockings) about their experiences and views on use of the stockings in acute care.
2. Observe current practice to determine compliance with best practice guidance.
3. Explore in depth 10 cases of stocking-related pressure damage to understand the relationship between practice and damage.
4. Work with former patients and staff to co-design patient information and staff education. This group will also guide and plan a future implementation study for improved practice. We will also consider the possibility of innovative design of a new product that may change practice and patient experience of this intervention.REC name
East of England - Cambridge East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/EE/0012
Date of REC Opinion
25 Jan 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion