I am working up a funding proposal to develop a logging device which will measure 2 aspects of behavior;
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1 weight-bearing time
And
2 foot-wear use time.
I am seeking information generally from podarena members regarding value and characteristics of such a device.
Lit search I have done identifies compliance issues particularly with diabetes mellitus foot complications. Measurement done with published studies seems to rely on self reported behavior which has obvious associated problems.
I am unaware that there is any product on the market which will accomplish reliable objective logging data.
I believe that there is a useful market for such a device in 3 key areas.
1 Providing reliable data for research studies involving any control for time of weight-bearing activity.
2 Monitoring patient compliance in clinical setting
3 Medico-legal issues with poor outcome and post surgery/ intervention compliance behavior.
My questions are;
1 Is anyone aware of such a device or anyone developing anything along these lines?
2 What would maximum cost per patient that would be tolerated for a single use device and a reusable device?
3 Apart from logging activity date and time is there any other data that would be desirable?
4 Assuming I am correct in identifying a need, I need a couple of letters concurring this from respected researchers. If there is anyone reading this that might help me with this please contact me privately.
Cheers
Martin
The St. James Foot Clinic
1749 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg
Manitoba
R3J 0E6
phone [204] 837 FOOT (3668)
fax [204] 774 9918
www.winnipegfootclinic.com
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