ArticleBMC nursing2023
Patients' experiences of using a mobile application-based rehabilitation programme after total hip or knee arthroplasty: a qualitative descriptive study.
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Evaluating Feasibility and Acceptability of Video Discharge Hosted in Patient Knows Best or Ortus-iHealth Apps: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- What is known about digital literacy, digital inclusion and attitudes to digital health tools among older adults undergoing surgery? A systematic review and narrative synthesis.Age and ageing · 2026Pooled it
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- Patients' experiences and usability of a self-directed m-health exercise intervention for knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2025Trial
- Patient Engagement in a Mobile App-Based Rehabilitation Program for Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: Secondary Data Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Trial
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- Acceptability of a Digital Care App in Patients Undergoing Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Prospective Cohort Study.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Understanding Patient and Physiotherapist Requirements for a Personalized Automated Smartphone Telemonitored App for Posttotal Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: Qualitative Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2025Article
- Requirements of Patients Undergoing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Preparation for Discharge from the Hospital -A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Experiences of people with Long Covid with a digital physiotherapy intervention: A qualitative study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Low Response Rate to Follow-Up Using Telemedicine after Total Knee Replacement during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn increasing number of patients are discharged from a total hip or knee arthroplasty with a short length of hospital stay. Technologies, such as mobile applications, are used to provide remote support to patients' postoperative rehabilitation. Patients' experiences of receiving mobile application-based rehabilitation after total hip or knee arthroplasty have not been investigated extensively.
methodsThis was a qualitative descriptive study. Twenty-five participants who had completed a mobile application-based rehabilitation programme for total hip or knee arthroplasty were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone between July 2021 and January 2022 regarding the participants' experiences using the programme. All interviews were audio-recorded and verbatim transcribed. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis. The reporting of this study followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.
resultsData analysis revealed five categories: (a) improved access to health care, (b) encouraged postoperative recovery, (c) established supportive relationships, (d) facilitated learning, and (e) future directions.
conclusionThe theory-underpinned mobile application-based rehabilitation programme demonstrated potential value in supporting patients' rehabilitation after arthroplasty. Nurses can consider using mobile technologies to expand their role in arthroplasty rehabilitation and improve the quality of rehabilitation care.
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