ArticleJMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies2021
Comparing an eHealth Program (My Hip Journey) With Standard Care for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Article in JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Strengthening Patient-Safety in ERAS Pathways: An Evidence-Informed Framework for Simulation-Based Nursing Practice Development in Acute Surgical Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Platform-Based Patient-Clinician Digital Health Interventions for Care Transitions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Telemedicine Technologies Selection for the Posthospital Patient Care Process after Total Hip Arthroplasty.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Process of Posthospital Care Involving Telemedicine Solutions for Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe role of eHealth programs to support patients through surgical pathways, including total hip arthroplasty (THA), is rapidly growing and offers the potential to improve patient engagement, self-care, and outcomes.
objectiveThe aim of this study is to compare the effects of an eHealth program (intervention) versus standard care for pre- and postoperative education on patient outcomes for primary THA.
methodsA prospective parallel randomized controlled trial with two arms (standard care and standard care plus access to the eHealth education program) was conducted. Participants included those who underwent THA. Outcome measures were collected preadmission, at 6 weeks, and at 3 and 6 months after surgery. The primary outcome was the Hip Dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. Secondary outcomes were a 5-level 5-dimension quality of life measure and the self-efficacy for managing chronic disease scale. Demographic and clinical characteristics were also collected. A satisfaction survey was completed by all participants 6 weeks after surgery, and those in the intervention arm completed an additional survey specific to the eHealth program.
resultsA total of 99 patients were recruited: 50 in the eHealth program (intervention) and 49 in standard care (control). Clinical improvements were demonstrated in both groups across all time points. Per-protocol analysis demonstrated no differences between the groups for all outcome measures across all time points. Participants in the eHealth program reported that the program was accessible, that they felt comfortable using it, and that the information was helpful.
conclusionsThis study demonstrated that the eHealth program, in addition to standard care, had no additional benefit to THA recovery compared with standard care alone. The study found that the eHealth program was highly valued by participants, and it supported the preoperative preparation, recovery, and postoperative rehabilitation of participants.
trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12617001433392; http://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=373657.
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