Virtual-Environment Home Rehabilitation: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Virtual-Environment Home Rehabilitation: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The overarching goal for this prospective randomized controlled trial (PRCT) is to determine whether a virtual-environment, home-rehabilitation program improves functional outcomes for individuals after a burn injury. Specifically, this study will test the efficacy of a technology-assisted rehabilitation program against current standard of home therapy.
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial (PRCT) involving 50 adult burn survivors. This study tests the efficacy of a technology-assisted rehabilitation program against current standard of home therapy. There are two study groups for which subjects will be randomized: control and experimental.The control group will receive treatment as usual, which includes a personalized home exercise program prescribed by a burn therapist, prior to hospital discharge. The experimental group receives treatment as usual, in addition to training and use of the Jintronix platform for 3 months after hospital discharge. Participants will undergo their prescribed therapy regimen for 3 months, with outcomes follow-up to 12 months post-discharge.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age greater than or equal to 18 years old (no upper age limit)
Ability to provide written, informed consent for study participation
Ability to read and understand English
Anticipated discharge to home environment
Home environment includes access to:
Exclusion Criteria: