ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2024
A Virtual Assistant to Guide Early Postoperative Rehabilitation after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Pilot Randomized Trial.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effectiveness of telerehabilitation in upper limb musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Digital Health and Smart Technologies in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Emerging Tools and Clinical Implications.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Role of artificial intelligence-powered conversational agents (chatbots) in musculoskeletal disorders: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Application of artificial intelligence in postoperative orthopedic rehabilitation: a scoping review.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionRehabilitation can improve outcomes after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). However, low adherence to rehabilitation and compliance rates are some of the main barriers. To address this public health issue, the goal of this research was to pilot test and evaluate the effectiveness of a chatbot to promote adherence to home rehabilitation in patients undergoing RSA.
methodsA randomized pilot trial including patients undergoing RSA and early postoperative rehabilitation was performed. The control group received standard home rehabilitation; the experimental group received the same intervention supervised with a chatbot, with automated interactions that included messages to inform, motivate, and remember the days and exercises for 12 weeks. Compliance with rehabilitation and clinical measures of shoulder function, pain, and quality of life were assessed.
results31 patients (17 experimental) with an average age of 70.4 (3.6) completed the intervention. Compliance was higher in the experimental group (77% vs. 65%; OR95% = 2.4 (0.5 to 11.4)). Statistically significant between-group differences with a CI of 95% were found in the QuickDASH questionnaire and self-reported quality of life. No differences were found in the rest of the measures.
conclusionsThis pilot study suggests that the chatbot tool can be useful in promoting compliance with early postoperative home rehabilitation in patients undergoing RSA. Future randomized trials with adequate power are warranted to determine the clinical impact of the proposal.
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