Recruiting AFO and KAFO users for a research study
Geoff Balkman
Description
Collection
Title:
Recruiting AFO and KAFO users for a research study
Creator:
Geoff Balkman
Date:
11/28/2018
Text:
Hello colleagues,
Our University of Washington research team is working to develop a
patient-reported outcome measure for people who use lower limb orthoses
(AFOs and KAFOs). We are excited about the impact this instrument could
have on our field, as it will be quick to administer, customizable for
people with different levels of mobility or conditions, and freely
available to practitioners. However, we need your help to develop this new
tool. An important part of the instrument development process is learning
from people who use orthotic devices. We are currently looking for people
around the country who use an AFO or KAFO (unilateral or bilateral), and
are willing to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups.
Participants can join the focus group discussion using a personal computer
or by phone. Focus group discussions will last 1-2 hours, and participants
will receive $50 for their participation in the study.
We are seeking people who...
• are 18 years of age or older
• currently use a lower limb orthosis most days of the week
• have used an orthosis for more than 6 months
• are willing to participate in an audio-recorded discussion
We currently have two focus groups scheduled and will likely add two more.
Here are the two upcoming dates and times:
• Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 2pm PST (5pm EST)
• Monday, Dec. 10th at 9am PST (12pm EST)
If any of your patients may be interested in this study, or would like to
know more, please have them call us at 1-800-504-0564, or email us at
<Email Address Redacted> The PI for this study is Geoff Balkman, CPO.
Thank you for your help!
- Geoff
Our University of Washington research team is working to develop a
patient-reported outcome measure for people who use lower limb orthoses
(AFOs and KAFOs). We are excited about the impact this instrument could
have on our field, as it will be quick to administer, customizable for
people with different levels of mobility or conditions, and freely
available to practitioners. However, we need your help to develop this new
tool. An important part of the instrument development process is learning
from people who use orthotic devices. We are currently looking for people
around the country who use an AFO or KAFO (unilateral or bilateral), and
are willing to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups.
Participants can join the focus group discussion using a personal computer
or by phone. Focus group discussions will last 1-2 hours, and participants
will receive $50 for their participation in the study.
We are seeking people who...
• are 18 years of age or older
• currently use a lower limb orthosis most days of the week
• have used an orthosis for more than 6 months
• are willing to participate in an audio-recorded discussion
We currently have two focus groups scheduled and will likely add two more.
Here are the two upcoming dates and times:
• Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 2pm PST (5pm EST)
• Monday, Dec. 10th at 9am PST (12pm EST)
If any of your patients may be interested in this study, or would like to
know more, please have them call us at 1-800-504-0564, or email us at
<Email Address Redacted> The PI for this study is Geoff Balkman, CPO.
Thank you for your help!
- Geoff
Citation
Geoff Balkman, “Recruiting AFO and KAFO users for a research study,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/209244.
