The use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in adults with dropped foot
Baxter S, Craig J
Record ID 32011000046
English
Authors' recommendations:
The majority of available secondary literature suggests that FES is mainly used for individuals who have dropped foot following a stroke.Limited evidence indicates that FES is clinically effective for correcting dropped foot in adults who have upper motor neurone conditions.Cost effectiveness is highly sensitive to the cost of the FES device and the period of benefit.Compliance with FES treatment is high.
There is little evidence which examines the reliability of the electrical stimulation device in FES treatment.Further clinical and economic research is required.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/ClinicalGovernance_TheUseOfFunctionalElectricalStimulation(FES)inAdultsWithDroppedFoot_OCT08.pdf
Year Published:
2008
URL for published report:
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/controller?p_service=Content.show&p_applic=CCC&pContentID=4928
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Scotland
MeSH Terms
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Foot Deformities, Acquired
- Walking
Contact
Organisation Name:
Quality Improvement Scotland
Contact Address:
Delta House, 50 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2NP Scotland United Kingdom Tel: +44 141 225 6988; Fax: +44 141 221 3262
Contact Name:
shtg.hcis@nhs.net
Contact Email:
shtg.hcis@nhs.net
Copyright:
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS)
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