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Thesis Format

Integrated Article

Degree

Master of Science

Program

Kinesiology

Supervisor

Dickey, Jim P.

2nd Supervisor

Alcock, Greg K.

Co-Supervisor

Abstract

Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury and can lead to long-term deficits. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) may assist clinicians in evaluating the recovery trajectory of patients with ankle sprains. However, before a large-scale study can be performed, it is necessary to determine whether it is feasible to collect PROMs in a busy clinic environment. This study had a narrow recruitment window but the consent rate was 100%. Ten patients at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic were followed for up to six visits. Three PROMs that characterized lower extremity function were measured. The measurement completion rate decreased from 100% at Visit 1 to 40% at Visit 6. The retention rate was 40% and adherence was 76.7%. The data from these participants indicates that there appear to be strong relationships between the PROM scores. The findings from this feasibility study can assist researchers conducting future investigations using similar methodology.

Summary for Lay Audience

Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury and can lead to long-term issues. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) may assist clinicians in evaluating the recovery path of patients with ankle sprains. However, before a large-scale study can be performed, it is necessary to determine whether it is possible to collect PROMs in a busy clinic environment. Recruitment for this study took place over a two-month period. All eligible patients who were approached agreed to participate in the study. Ten patients at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic enrolled in the study and were followed for up to six visits. Three PROMs that characterized lower extremity function were measured. All ten participants completed each of the three PROMs during their initial visit (measurement completion rate = 100% at Visit 1). This value dropped to 40% by the sixth visit. Four of the 10 participants remained in the study for its entirety (retention rate = 40%). The ten participants attended a total of 46 out of the maximum 60 visits (adherence = 76.7%). The data from these participants indicates that there appear to be strong relationships between the PROM scores. The findings from this feasibility study can assist researchers conducting future work using similar methods.

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