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Reasons for preferred use of WFGs
| Response | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| It is safe, effective and can be used by all | 89 | 35.6 |
| practiced on some wards | 22 | 8.8 |
| Affordable/cheap/easily available | 80 | 32.0 |
| No response | 20 | 8.0 |
| It soothes the heels and encourages circulation | 39 | 15.6 |
| Total | 250 | 100.0 |
WFGs, water‐filled gloves.
