Design of Protective Headgear for Patients Who Have Undergone a Craniectomy

Design of Protective Headgear for Patients Who Have Undergone a Craniectomy

To design and create wearable head protection to be worn on a patient's head following a neurosurgical procedure (namely craniectomy and craniotomy

After being given informed consent, all participants will undergo the fitting and trial of a specially designed head protection for 6 weeks. Week 1 participants will be assessed and clinical data obtained on participants condition with the head protection fitted during the same session. Participants will return after 3 weeks for review and adjustment and again at the 6 week interval where they will also be given a questionnaire to fill up regarding their use and comfort.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects are eligible if they are 21 years or above and have had a DC >30 days, no wounds, able to understand simple commands and have a primary caregiver

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria are patients with severe cognitive impairment, wounds, > unilateral DC, no caregiver