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Table 2 Post-operative rehabilitation identified by 11 respondents

From: Reamed intramedullary nailing versus circular frame external fixation for segmental tibial fractures (STIFF-F): a mixed methods feasibility study

Aspect of care

IMN

n (%)

CFEF

n (%)

Wound check

10 (91)

9 (82)

Education and advice

11 (100)

11 (100)

Bed transfers

11 (100)

11 (100)

Breathing exercises

7 (64)

7 (64)

Respiratory assessment/chest check

6 (55)

6 (55)

Bed exercises

11 (100)

11 (100)

Mobility assessment

11 (100)

11 (100)

Home circumstance assessment

11 (100)

11 (100)