Adults with neurological conditions using graduated compression stockings
Who it's for: Survivors of stroke
What it involves: Survey, focus group and testing a method
Where: Online (survey, focus group), and in-person NSW
Summary:
A University of Technology Sydney (UTS) research team is interested in the experiences using graduated compression stockings by people with mobility-impairing neurological conditions. This will inform ongoing development and improvement in the performance, fit, comfort, function, and aesthetic aspects of current graduated compression stockings.
Eligibility:
- Adults above 18 years of age with neurological conditions (such as stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
- Wearing graduated compression stockings.
Activity:
Participants can choose to take part in any or all of the activities including:
- Part 1 – Online activities: survey (30 mins), focus group (45 mins).
- Part 2 – Measurements conducted at the UTS Central Campus: leg circumference measurement (1 hour 15 mins) and pressure measurement (30 mins). Transportation fares to attend this activity are supported, please contact the research team for more information.
Reimbursement:
Each participant will receive a:
- $25 gift card after the survey
- $25 gift card after the focus group
- $50 gift card after the measurements.
Documents:
Participant information sheet (PDF 260 KB)
Contact:
For more information, please contact Alexei Roudnitski, Research Assistant, mobile: 0478 988 831 or email: Alexei.Roudnitski@uts.edu.au
