Rigid Corset Immobilisation of Patients Suffering From Spondylodiscitis: Practice Assessment

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, CLERMONT-FERRAND · Jun 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how patients with spondylodiscitis, an infection of the spine, are currently treated, specifically focusing on the use of rigid corsets for immobilization. The study aims to gather information from both patients and healthcare workers to understand their experiences and practices in managing this condition.

To participate, patients need to be over 18 years old and hospitalized at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital because of infectious spondylodiscitis. They should also be willing to share their experiences through an interview. Healthcare workers like doctors and nurses who care for these patients can also join the study. Participants can expect to be interviewed about their treatment experiences, which will help improve care for future patients. It’s important to note that individuals under 18 or those using a corset for non-infectious issues are not eligible to join.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• For patients:
• • Patients aged over 18,
• • Patients hospitalised at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital with infectious spondylodiscitis,
• • Patient willing to be interviewed.
• For care workers:
• • - Doctors, nurses or care assistants involved in the care of patients hospitalised with spondylodiscitis.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• For patients :
• • Minor patients,
• • Patients wearing a corset for a non-infectious spinal pathology,
• • Patient refusing to take part in the study.
• For care workers:
• • - Doctor, nurse or nursing auxiliary refusing to take part in the study.