The development of an instructional video for the teaching of acupressure for pain management in acute musculoskeletal injuries: A knowledge translation study

Abstract Objectives To survey potential stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the production of a video on teaching acupressure for sports injury management, and gain feedback from potential users on the prototype video. Design Focus groups and online survey methods nested within a knowledge translation framework. Participants Four focus groups (n = 24) were conducted, two with sports medics and two with sports physiotherapists as a part of the development of a prototype video. Nineteen stakeholders viewed the prototype video and participated in the subsequent online survey. Main outcome measures Focus groups' transcripts were analysed to develop themes using a general inductive approach. Survey data analysis incorporated quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results Three key themes concerning the design of the video emerged from the focus groups: 1) the recommendation for both demonstration and verbal instructions on the acupressure technique; 2) keeping the content of the video to a minimum; and 3) the need for professionalism in the production of the video, and highlighting the presenter's expertise and qualifications. The survey participants found the video to be clear and professional. Conclusions Collectively these studies described the development and assessment of a user-oriented instructional video on teaching of acupressure for the management of sports injuries.