Challenges and Solutions in Managing Acquired Joint Contracture (AJC) in Older Adults: Insights from Healthcare Professionals.

Acquired deforming hypertonia (AJC) is a complex neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness and involuntary muscle contractions, leading to disabling functional impairments. AJC represents a complex medical condition that is drawing increasing attention due to its profound impact on patients' quality of life. The primary feature of AJC is the gradual development of muscle stiffness and abnormal muscle tone, often resulting in deformed posture and impaired motor function. Our study aims to explore the perspectives of healthcare professionals on this issue, their knowledge, the challenges they face, and their training needs. The study was conducted in two distinct phases: Phase 1 involved conducting exploratory interviews with a limited cohort of professionals to identify a set of challenges encountered and solutions used to address issues related to AJC. Phase 2 used the data from Phase 1 to quantitatively assess the identified challenges across a larger sample, as well as further data detailing training needs. Here is the result of survey, raw data.<br>