NCT06457620

Comparison of Telerehabilitation vs Clinical Setup Rehabilitation in TKR Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study examines the feasibility, attainability, and patient satisfaction of telerehabilitation and clinical consultation rehabilitation.

Detailed description

The objective is to assess whether telerehabilitation can provide comparable or significantly better outcomes in terms of functional recovery, pain management, improved range of motion, and patient satisfaction for Total Knee Replacement (TKR) patients. If telehealth interventions prove successful, they can be implemented to increase access to high-quality rehabilitation treatments and enhance healthcare delivery. Evidence-based findings from this study can help healthcare providers make educated decisions about incorporating telerehabilitation into post-operative rehabilitation protocols, thereby enhancing patient care and optimizing resource utilization in orthopedic settings.

Conditions

• Knee Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Conventional Physiotherapy	Each participant received conventional physiotherapy at the clinic as a part of their management plan. Group A exercise was five times a week for thirty minutes, beginning on the third day after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The program aimed to improve leg strength, core stability, balance, and overall performance through exercise instructions. The baseline evaluation was completed one day before the TKA, and the posttest was completed four weeks after the TKA.
OTHER	Traditional Physical Preatment	Each participant got traditional physical treatment during a video conference as part of telerehabilitation. The physiotherapy assistant contacted Group B to arrange a virtual follow-up clinic appointment via Zoom or WhatsApp, along with a 4-week program. We inquired about the patient's level of satisfaction with their TKR procedure. The patient was informed that clinical photos were taken, and the video call was to be recorded. Before the virtual clinic, each patient's verbal agreement was acquired. With workout instructions, the program pursued to enhance leg strength, core stability, balance, and overall performance. The posttest was conducted four weeks after the TKA, and the baseline assessment was finished one day before the procedure.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-10-30
• First posted: 2024-06-13
• Last updated: 2024-06-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan