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Table 2 The questions form used to evaluate patient compliance with treatments and the scores assigned

From: Acute oxygenation changes on ischemic foot of a novel intermittent pneumatic compression device and of an existing sequential device in severe peripheral arterial disease

 

Yes

No

1) Did the treatment get pain in your leg/foot?

0

1

2) Did you feel worsening of pain in your leg/foot during the treatment?

0

1

3) Did you need to interrupt the treatment because of pain?

0

1

4) Did you feel relief from pain in your leg/foot during the treatment?

1

0

5) Did you experience pain in your leg/foot or worsening of pain after the treatment?

0

1

6) Did you feel discomfort/pain at the site of the sleeve?

0

1

7) Is the device easy to use?

1

0

8) Was the duration of the treatment acceptable?

1

0

9) Would you be willing to continue the treatment at home for 7 days?

1

0

10) Would you recommend the use of the device to somebody with your problem?

1

0

  1. Questions 2 and 4 considered the presence of ischemic pain before the treatment.