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Trial reportJournal of foot and ankle research2022

Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain.

Isobel C O'Sullivan, Nathalia Cordeiro da Costa, Melinda M Franettovich Smith, Bill Vicenzino, Kay M Crossley, Steven J Kamper, Marienke van Middelkoop, Hylton B Menz, Kylie Tucker, Karina T O'Leary and 1 more

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Trial report in Journal of foot and ankle research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Isobel C O'SullivanSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Nathalia Cordeiro da CostaSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Melinda M Franettovich SmithSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Bill VicenzinoSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Kay M CrossleyLa Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
Steven J KamperFaculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Marienke van MiddelkoopDepartment of General Practice, Erasmus MC Medical University Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Hylton B MenzSchool of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
Kylie TuckerSchool of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Karina T O'LearySurgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Services, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston, Australia.
Natalie J CollinsSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. n.collins1@uq.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9950-0192
The University of Queensland · AULa Trobe University · AUErasmus MC · NLThe University of Sydney · AU

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1135995National Health and Medical Research Council 1194769
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one-quarter of adolescents, yet there are few evidence-informed recommendations to treat PFP in this population. HAPPi Kneecaps! is a randomised, controlled, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel-group feasibility trial of shoe inserts for adolescents with PFP. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore adolescents' perspectives of participating in HAPPi Kneecaps!.

methodsAll 36 adolescents with PFP from the HAPPi Kneecaps! study were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. We used a descriptive qualitative methodology underpinned by a relativist framework to investigate adolescents' perspectives on participating in the trial. Inductive thematic analysis was used to examine patterns regarding how each adolescent experienced the HAPPi Kneecaps! study within their social, cultural, and historical contexts.

results14 out of 36 HAPPi Kneecaps! participants provided consent and participated in interviews (12 females; mean [SD] age 14.9 [2.4] years). Overall, most adolescents responded positively when discussing their experience, such as improvements in their knee pain and satisfaction with how the study was run. Major themes that were generated from the analysis and feedback were: (1) shoe inserts require little effort to use; (2) perceptions of the program were generally positive; (3) participation in the trial could be made easier; (4) warm weather matters; and (5) life happens.

conclusionAdolescents with PFP who participated in the HAPPi Kneecaps! study found that shoe inserts were easy to wear. Most adolescents experienced an improvement in their symptoms and enhanced participation in sport and exercise. Adolescents with PFP prefer an option for warmer climates (e.g. flip flops or sandals), access to online logbooks, and clinicians who are easily accessible.

trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12619000957190 . Date registered: 8/07/2019.

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AdolescentAustraliaDouble-Blind MethodExerciseFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMalePatellaPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeSeasonsShoesSportsAdolescentsFeasibilityFoot orthosesPatellofemoral painQualitative

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PMCPMC9109440
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