Table 2 Compliance with wearing the Dermatuff™ socks
Reason | Stopped wearing socks | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|
Socks uncomfortable | 7 | |
•1 legs swell up | ||
•2 socks too long | ||
•2 socks too warm (1 same person as for socks too long), | ||
•1 socks too tight | ||
•1 developed blister | ||
•1 socks itched | ||
Participant too unwell (1 dying, 1 chronic illness and too tired to put on socks) | 2 | 2 |
Participant lost capacity | 2 | 2 |
Previous skin problem (dry skin on heels) | 1 | 1 |
Found socks unsightly/embarrassing | 1 | |
Socks did not fit (thin calves) | 1 | |
Died | 1 | 1 |
No reason given | 2 | |
Total | 17 | 6 |