Table 2 Perceived importance of specific topics and information for inclusion in clinical guidelines focusing on functional electrical stimulation for walking (Likert Scale) n=223 responses
6363 How important is it that a clinical guideline includes information about the following | Response frequency in each Likert Scale response category (n) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Very important | Somewhat important | Neutral | Not very important | Not at all important | |
Current research evidence and consensus opinion relating to the impacts of FES | 163 | 57 | 1 | 1 | |
Current research evidence and consensus opinion relating to who is most likely to benefit from FES for walking | 160 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Optimal pathways for people to hear about FES as an intervention with potential benefit for their walking | 89 | 106 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
Optimal pathways for people to gain access to appropriate FES provision | 146 | 68 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Appropriate service provision relating to FES to support walking | 141 | 73 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Optimal support to start using FES to support walking | 129 | 83 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Required / ideal levels of training for providers of FES before starting to use with people to support their walking | 112 | 95 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Optimal funding mechanisms for people who use FES to support their walking | 106 | 90 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
Inclusion of research evidence or consensus about FES as an intervention for other needs than walking | 101 | 95 | 18 | 6 | 1 |