Status:
COMPLETED
Baropodometric Assessment of the Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings
Lead Sponsor:
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Turku
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Conditions:
Foot Diseases
Ankle Disorders Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The nursing profession is highly affected by exhausting positions, namely prolonged standing and walking, which are the second work-related factor hindering foot health. In fact, the most common work-...
Detailed Description
Work-related injuries, particularly musculoskeletal injuries, are usually an important cause of decreased quality of life and absenteeism from work, being very common in the nursing profession and als...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- A nursing student enrolled in a learning acute clinical setting (e.g., hospitals).
- No diagnosed chronic systematic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- No diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes).
- No visible lower limb swelling.
- No venous or lymphatic insufficiency.
- Voluntary written consent.
Exclusion
- Presence of contraindications for baropodometric-related measurements;
- No consent to take part in the study.
- History of orthopaedic, neurological, and/or musculoskeletal problems likely to affect gait.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05197166
Start Date
January 1 2022
End Date
December 30 2022
Last Update
September 14 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC)
Coimbra, Portugal