Evaluation of comfort in a spinal collar
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation on the level of discomfort and restriction on activities of daily living (ADLs) whilst C-spine immobilised in a spinal collar after C-spine injury.
IRAS ID
249057
Contact name
Michael B Fertleman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Study looking at people aged 18yrs and older admitted under the major trauma team at St Mary’s hospital with a neck injury requiring the patient to wear a spinal collar. The study will collect demographic data, other injuries sustained, results from patient surveys looking at pain scores and ability to complete activities of daily living. Any imaging of the neck done as part of standard clinical care will be analysed for measurements of angulation. Pain relief that the patient is prescribed and last dose of each analgesic will be documented.\n\nThe study will allow us to compare the level of discomfort caused by the spinal collar in patient’s with a neck injury over a range of ages. Patient satisfaction is part of routine practise and of improving care. Our hypothesis is that the spinal collars are uncomfortable in the elderly population and therefore poorly tolerated.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/YH/0345
Date of REC Opinion
28 Aug 2018
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion