Telerehabilitation intervention after total knee arthroplasty in Iran: a feasibility and acceptability randomised controlled trial.
Navvab Farrokhi, Mohammad Mahdi Sarzaeem, Davood Feizi et al.
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This randomized controlled feasibility trial evaluated a culturally adapted telerehabilitation program for Iranian patients post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Thirty adults aged 50-90 years were randomized to receive either the telerehabilitation intervention or usual care. The study found that the intervention achieved a screening, recruitment, and retention rate of 86.4%, 69.8%, and 90.0%, respectively, indicating strong feasibility and acceptability.
Key findings
- Screening, recruitment, and retention rates were 86.4%, 69.8%, and 90.0%, respectively.
- Mean satisfaction and adherence scores in the intervention group were 76.3 and 82.7.
- 83.3% of scheduled sessions were attended by participants in the intervention group.
- No intervention-related adverse events were reported.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that telerehabilitation can be a feasible and acceptable alternative for post-operative care in TKA patients, potentially improving access to rehabilitation services in culturally specific contexts.