CRPS
Conditions
Interventions
Not applicable – this study is an observational qualitative interview study and does not involve an investigational product or intervention.
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with CRPS and underwent amputation at Erasmus MC between 2003 and 2023.Previously participated in the prospective component of the TRIUMPH study (MEC-2024-0109) and gave consent to be approached for future research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Did not provide consent to be contacted for future research during the previous study. Unable to participate in a spoken interview in English or Dutch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective is to develop an in-depth understanding of how individuals with CRPS make sense of amputation as a life-altering intervention, including how experiences of care shape the meaning of outcomes over time. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Care pathway experiences. To explore how participants experience pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care, including decision-making, communication, pain management, and continuity of care.2. Experienced outcomes. To examine how participants describe and live with outcomes following amputation, including pain, functional ability, and everyday life.3. Meaning and evaluation. To identify patterns in how participants interpret, evaluate, and assign meaning to these outcomes over time.4. Implications for care. To generate insights into how care experiences may support or undermine perceived outcomes, with the aim of informing future clinical practice. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactD.P.C. van der Spek
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Outcome results
None listed