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Trial reportBMC geriatrics2025

Feasibility and efficacy of real-time teleresistance exercise programs for physical function in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Piyapat Dajpratham, Jidapa Komas, Rungsima Yamthed, Prasertphon Chanthon, Kriangkrai Kovintaset, Thaniyaporn Claikhem, Aasis Unnanuntana, Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul, Varalak Srinonprasert, Unchana Sura-Amonrattana

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Trial report in BMC geriatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Authors and funding

10 authors.

Piyapat DajprathamDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand. piyapat.daj@mahidol.ac.th.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6067-0319
Jidapa KomasDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-2563-7731
Rungsima YamthedDivision of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3046-1636
Prasertphon ChanthonDivision of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0473-372X
Kriangkrai KovintasetDivision of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-6513-839X
Thaniyaporn ClaikhemDivision of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Wanglung road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-8348-7748
Aasis UnnanuntanaDepartment of Orthopaedic surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5742-298X
Ekasame VanitcharoenkulDepartment of Orthopaedic surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3731-958X
Varalak SrinonprasertDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5311-7657
Unchana Sura-AmonrattanaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4642-0401

Funding

Siriraj Research Development Fund (Managed by Routine to Research: R2R), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University IO-R01635015
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHip fractures substantially impair quality of life and functional outcomes in elderly individuals. With incidence rates rising globally and in Thailand, effective rehabilitation strategies are crucial. This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of teleresistance exercise programs compared with traditional exercise booklets in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery.

methodsA single-blind, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted. Elderly patients aged 60 to 90 years who had undergone hip fracture surgery were randomized into two groups. The intervention group received a 12-week teleresistance exercise program, whereas the control group followed an exercise booklet. The primary outcome was the short physical performance battery (SPPB). The secondary outcomes were the two-minute walk test (2MWT) score, knee extension strength, and anxiety level.

resultsThirty-three participants with a mean age of 76.8 years (SD 8.6) were enrolled. At 12 weeks, the intervention group presented significant improvements in SPPB scores compared with those of the control group (P = 0.040). There were no significant differences in 2MWT, knee extension strength or anxiety scores between the groups. The improvements in SPPB and 2MWT scores for the intervention group surpassed the minimal clinically important difference.

conclusionsCompared with traditional exercise booklets, teleresistance exercise programs significantly enhance physical function in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery. This method offers a feasible and effective alternative to standard rehabilitation approaches. Future research should explore long-term effects and refine exercise protocols for telerehabilitation.

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Exercise TherapyHip FracturesAgedAged, 80 and overFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecovery of FunctionSingle-Blind MethodTreatment OutcomeElderlyExercise therapyHip fracturesPhysical functionTelemedicineTeleresistance Exericse

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PMCPMC12366376

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