Table 3 Primary outcome: facilitators to bracing (n = 14)
Item mentioned | n (%) | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Reduced pain | 12 (86) | “Pain less present” “Less painful” “It relieves me when I stay up” « I was able to stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs” |
Improved activities of daily living | 11 (78) | “I need to put it on to walk” “I can do my activities again […] sitting, or cooking, ironing, sewing, gardening. But also walking, cycling. It is my best friend!” |
Suitable weight | 10 (71) | “Perfectly acceptable” “More pleasant to wear” “Very light” |
Straightening of the spine and horizontality of the gaze | 9 (64) | “I stand straighter” “It prevents me from leaning forward” “It straightens me” |
Easy to put on and remove | 9 (64) | “At first, yes, I had difficulty putting it on”P14 |
Benefit in daily life | 9 (64) | “Increase in my overall comfort” P 8 “I have a feeling of freedom since I have it” P10 “Patients who are reluctant to wear a brace, I show them that I wear one too” P13 |
Easy to clean | 7 (50) | “Sponge” “Tweezers” “Water with soap” |
Improvement in walking | 6 (43) | “It increased my walking time” P6 “It is easier to walk, more comfortable” P4 |
Improvement of asthenia | 5 (36) | “I am no longer tired” “less tired from my deformity” |
Helpful to carry heavy loads | 2 (14) | “I can now carry heavy loads.” |