Development of a toolkit for early identification of cauda equina syndrome.

摘要: Aim: To develop a simple cauda equina syndrome (CES) toolkit to facilitate the subjective examination of low back pain patients potentially at risk CES. undertake preliminary validation content toolkit. Background: CES is rare condition which can be very challenging identify in generalist medical setting. Method: A three phase iterative design with two stake holder groups; extended scope practitioners experienced managing and sufferers. Toolkit development: Synthesis existing literature patient data generated from depth interviews. validation: Content validation draft patients. Toolkit scope physiotherapists. Findings: three armtoolkit has been developed for use patients considered by clinician as developing (eg, worsening pain with symptoms/signs progressive sensory-motor deficit lower limbs); patient expertise, clinical expertise, research pathways. Uniquely, drew upon the lived experiences suffering inform content.