Brief summary, from the abstract
Using concept mapping with women who had torn their ACL and the clinicians who treat them, this study mapped out seven priority areas for making ACL rehabilitation more responsive to women's needs, with goal-driven rehabilitation rated both most important and most feasible to deliver.
- Mixed-methods concept mapping drew on 19 women 1 to 3 years after ACL rupture and 28 rehabilitation practitioners (68% physiotherapists), who generated, sorted and rated 90 unique statements.
- Seven clusters emerged, ranked by importance: goal-driven rehabilitation (mean 3.98/5), mental and emotional well-being (3.96), adaptable and supportive environments (3.74), education and resources (3.73), engaging the whole team (3.52), accessibility and competing demands (3.36), and peer, group and social support (3.22).
- Goal-driven rehabilitation was seen as the most feasible cluster to act on, while peer, group and social support was rated the least feasible, though the authors note it still matters for motivation and adherence.
- This is a single consensus-building study reflecting the views of one group of women and practitioners rather than a trial measuring rehabilitation outcomes.
Clinically assessing this area? See the knee special tests.