The lived experiences of UK physiotherapists involved in Cauda Equina Syndrome litigation. A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious spinal pathology, which can have life changing physical and psychological consequences and is highly litigious. Litigation can have negative personal and professional effects on the healthcare professionals cited in a clinical negligence claim. There is an absence of research looking at the experience of the physiotherapist and as such, it is unknown the impact litigation is having on them. This study explored the lived experiences of UK physiotherapists in relation to Cauda Equina Syndrome litigation.

Methods

A qualitative design, informed by Gadamerian hermeneutic phenomenology, using semi-structured interviews was used to explore participants' lived experiences of litigation. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verb

SUBMITTER: Yeowell G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10501620 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature