International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research(IJCMER)

Durham Academy, University of California, San Francisco, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  Time to First Abrasion: A Comparative Evaluation of Flip Flop Strap Designs on Preserved Fetal Pig Skin and Implications for Dorsal Foot Health
  Author(s): Shreya Rao* and William Edwards
  
  Objective: To compare the incidence of skin abrasions caused by traditional straight edge flip flop straps versus rolled inner seam (RIS) designs in a controlled laboratory setting using preserved fetal pig skin as a proxy for human skin. Methods: This study utilized a custom-built apparatus to apply friction from two flip flop strap designs to preserved fetal pig skin samples. Three trials were conducted for each strap design to determine the time to initial abrasion onset. A paired t-test was employed for statistical analysis. Results: The RIS design demonstrated a statistically significant delay in abrasion onset compared to the standard design across all trials (p < 0.05), indicating a gentler interaction with the skin. Conclusion: The RIS strap design may offer a beneficial altern.. Read More»
  

  Abstract PDF