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This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of video-assisted training (VAT) on upper extremity problems and functions in rotator cuff repair (RCR) patients. The hypothesis of this study is that VAT decreases upper extremity problems and increases functions after RCR.
Methods: Forty-eight elective RCR patients were randomly assigned to VAT and control groups. VAT group (n=24) received VAT including early post-operative care for RCR, activities of daily living (ADL) and gradual exercise program while control group (n=24) received routine care. Primary outcomes were upper extremity problems and functions, assessed using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Modified Constant-Murley (MCM) scores. Secondary outcomes were complications within three months. Outcomes were collected at baseline, after six weeks and three months.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Video-Assisted Training Group | Experimental | The patients in the VAT group watch a training video in the patient rooms before RCR in addition to the routine treatment and care in the unit. |
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| control group | No Intervention | The control group received the routine treatment and care in the unit. The routine treatment and care of the unit includes verbal briefing by physicians and nurses about the surgical procedure before RCR, cold application and analgesic application for pain control after RCR, using arm sling, verbal discharge training (e.g., drug use, exercises, follow-up time, etc.) and discharge on the first post-operative day in the absence of complications. In addition, patients are invited to weekly controls to explain how to do the exercises and, if necessary, they are referred to physiotherapy. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| video-assisted training | Other | The patients in the VAT group watch a training video in the patient rooms before RCR. The VAT prepared by the researchers consisted of information about things to pay attention to in the hospital in the early period after RCR (nursing care on post-operative day 1, early mobilization, pain control, shoulder protection, and wearing/removing the shoulder sling), maintaining ADL at home (bathing, nutrition, eating, sleeping position, driving, doing household chores, sexual life, worship, and safety measures to be taken at home) and gradual exercise programs (for the first 90 days after discharge). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change upper extremity problems | The patients' upper extremity problems were assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand. The possible scores on each part of the questionnaire range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher disability level of patients (0=no disability, 100=maximum disability) | Change from baseline the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score at 3 months |
| Change upper extremity functions | The patients' upper extremity functions were assessed using the Modified Constant-Murley score. The Modified Constant-Murley score consists of 100 points in total: 15 points for pain, 20 points for daily of living activities, 40 points for movement and 25 points for strength. The maximum MCM score is 100 points, with higher scores indicating better shoulder functions | Change from baseline the Modified Constant-Murley score at 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change of complications | Determine complications after rotator cuff repair | 1st and 3rd months |
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who
Exclusion Criteria: Patients who
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Gulay Altun Ugras, PhD | Mersin University | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Mersin University | Mersin | Yenisehir | 33343 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
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| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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prospective, parallel, two arm, randomized controlled clinical trial
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Before inclusion, the patients were informed about the duration of care as usual, which could be six weeks or three months. The patients were blinded to the group assignment due to the nature of the intervention. The researchers involved in the data analysis and statistics stages were blinded to the group assignment, too. However, those involved in the running of the study were not blinded.
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| D008722 | Methods |