Baropodometric Assessment of the Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings

NCT05197166 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 151102
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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-related disorders among nurses and nursing students are those related to lower limbs, particularly the foot and ankle. Such disorders, if not adequately prevented, contribute to the decrease in quality of life and high student drop-out rates. To effectively develop preventive interventions among students, namely self-care actions, it's important to assess with detail the relationship and influence that clinical settings have on foot health. According to some authors, the biomechanics of many foot disorders are still poorly understood, and more studies are needed. In this sense, the aim of this study is to understand the influence of prolonged standing and walking positions on nursing students' foot health. Moreover, what's the relationship between the podiatric profile (regional force and pressure exerted on the foot) and related signs and symptoms.

Conditions

Foot Diseases; Ankle Disorders Injuries

Keywords

foot disorders; ankle disorders; nursing; foot health; foot self-care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Podiatric Profile at 5 months

  It relates to specific foot-related dynamic variables while standing or walking, illustrating the actual behaviour of the foot during activity. The podiatric profile is assessed through a pedography platform, which gives values of pressure (throughout time), exerted force, and contact areas of the foot.

  Evaluated before (Month 0) and after (Month 5) the exposure (acute clinical settings).

• Change in Foot Health at 5 months

  Foot health relates to the observed clinical parameters, signs, and symptoms of this body part, namely skin, nails, and structure, and is evaluated through a subjective self-assessment Liker-type instrument with four dimensions related to general foot health.

  Evaluated before (Month 0) and after (Month 5) the exposure (acute clinical settings).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Foot Self-Care Knowledge

  During the exposure time; between Month 0 and Month 5.

• Student's perceptions

  After exposure time (Month 5).

Study Arms (1)

Nursing students

Nursing students exposed to standing environments (prolonged walking and prolonged standing) during acute clinical settings (e.g., hospitals).

Other: Acute Clinical Settings

Interventions

Acute Clinical Settings OTHER

Acute clinical settings, like hospitals, where students are exposed to normal daily shift activities, involving prolonged walking and standing positions.

Nursing students

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Nursing students (enrolled in a nursing bachelor of a Nursing School), in learning clinical settings (acute care),

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra: lead
• University of Turku: collaborator
• Universidade Católica Portuguesa: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC)

Coimbra, Portugal

Location

Related Publications (12)

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• Stolt M, Katajisto J, Peltonen J, Suhonen R, Leino-Kilpi H. Development and testing of a new electronic foot health promotion programme on nurses' foot self-care. BMC Nurs. 2020 Apr 19;19:29. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00423-z. eCollection 2020.

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• Bernardes RA, Caldeira S, Parreira P, Sousa LB, Almeida IF, Santos-Costa P, Paiva-Santos F, Guardado Cruz A. Baropodometric Assessment of the Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings: A Study Protocol. Front Public Health. 2022 May 12;10:862048. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.862048. eCollection 2022.

  PMID: 35646767 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Foot Diseases; Ankle Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Registered Nurse

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 15, 2021
• First Posted: January 19, 2022
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: July 26, 2022
• Study Completion: December 30, 2022
• Last Updated: September 14, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PT (1)