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In this study, we will investigate the rehabilitation approaches commonly used by physiotherapists in Pakistan following total knee replacement. Total knee replacement is a frequently performed surgical procedure, and effective postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving pain, mobility, and functional outcomes.
A web-based cross-sectional survey will be conducted among practicing physiotherapists from different provinces of Pakistan. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to explore demographic characteristics, rehabilitation techniques employed at various stages of recovery, and challenges faced in post-TKR rehabilitation. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
The findings will help identify prevailing rehabilitation practices and variations among physiotherapists. This study will contribute to understanding current clinical trends, identifying gaps in practice, and promoting the use of evidence-based and standardized rehabilitation protocols. Ultimately, the results will support improved patient recovery, guide professional training, and assist in developing consistent post-TKR rehabilitation strategies in Pakistan.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire | Other | Questionnare will be filled by physiotherpist |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| determine the type of rehabilitation approaches | This observational study will document and classify the type of post-operative rehabilitation received by patients following Total Knee Replacement (TKR) over a 3-month (12-week) period using a structured questionnaire, without assigning or altering treatment | 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| identify variations in rehabilitation practices | Rehabilitation practices after Total Knee Replacement vary widely during the first 3 months post-surgery with respect to setting (inpatient facility, outpatient clinic, home, or community), level of supervision (fully supervised, remotely supervised, or unsupervised), mode of delivery (individual, group-based, or telerehabilitation), and rehabilitation dose (timing of initiation, session frequency, duration, and total number of sessions) |
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The study population will consist of practicing physiotherapists in Pakistan who are actively involved in clinical rehabilitation. Participants will be recruited from various provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Physiotherapists working in diverse healthcare settings such as public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, orthopedic clinics, and outpatient departments will be included to ensure broad representation.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rabia Khan, Masters of Science | Bharia University Health Sciences Campus Karachi | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahria University | Karachi | 74700 | Pakistan |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4063514 | Result | Sekamova SM, Beketova TP. [Morphological bases of liver insufficiency in the early stages of the prolonged crush syndrome]. Biull Eksp Biol Med. 1985 Nov;100(11):614-7. Russian. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011795 | Surveys and Questionnaires |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003625 | Data Collection |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D017531 | Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms |
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| 3 months |
| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |