The Lived Fracture Experience (LiFE) study: A mixed methods qualitative study research protocol exploring the lived experiences of fracture non-union patients
The study was approved by the Health Research Authority and Health and Care Research Wales Approval (approval date: 27 March 2024; IRAS project ID: 337652). Results from this study aim to improve the information and support provided to fracture non-union patients. Findings will be disseminated to the study participants, healthcare professionals, and local commissioners through peer-reviewed articles and at academic conferences.
Authors
- Hamish Simpson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7793-642X)
- Irene Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9316-6787)
- Carol Porteous
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
- Victoria Hospital (CA)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318636
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Edinburgh