Video-Based Physiotherapy Education and Social Participation in Adults With Hand Injuries
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa
About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the factors affecting social participation in adult patients with hand injuries and to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based physiotherapy awareness education in this population.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does a short, video-based physiotherapy education increase the knowledge and awareness levels of patients with hand injuries?
What are the primary factors (body functions and activity limitations) that restrict the social participation of these patients?
Participants will:
Complete baseline assessments including a sociodemographic form, the Quick-DASH questionnaire, and custom participation and awareness forms.
Receive a 10-15 minute video-supported education session from physiotherapists covering home strategies, exercises, and assistive devices.
Complete the knowledge and awareness test again immediately after the education session to measure acute changes.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Adults between 18 and 65 years of age.
Patients requiring rehabilitation after fractures, tendon injuries, or carpal tunnel syndrome surgery in the hand region.
Patients who have started physical therapy sessions for the first time within the last 6 months with these diagnoses.
Individuals with sufficient cognitive ability to answer the questionnaires independently.
Disqualifiers
Individuals with cognitive impairment or communication barriers (such as severe vision or hearing loss) that would prevent them from following the questionnaire and educational content.
Active healthcare workers.
Patients referred only for conservative treatment.
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Video-Based Physiotherapy Awareness Education
BehavioralA 10-15 minute video-supported education session provided by physiotherapists. The content includes visual and verbal materials based on current literature regarding the role of the physiotherapist in hand injuries, simple strategies applicable at home and in the community, home exercises, and assistive devices.
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Video Education GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Knowledge and Awareness Levels
Knowledge will be assessed using a custom 7-item multiple-choice test based on the video education content. Awareness will be assessed using a custom 5-item questionnaire with binary categorical responses. For data interpretation and statistical analysis, categorical responses are numerically coded where "yes" is coded as 1 and "no" is coded as 2. Results will be presented by calculating the frequency of correct answers and specific responses for each question.
Time frame
Baseline (pre-education) and immediately post-education (after the 10-15 minute session)Secondary outcomes
1
Activity Limitation
Activity limitation will be measured using the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick-DASH) questionnaire. The Quick-DASH is a valid and reliable 11-item tool designed to evaluate physical function and symptoms in patients with upper limb disorders. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Time frame
Baseline (pre-education)2
Social Participation Barriers
Evaluated using an 8-item, custom questionnaire based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Responses are recorded as binary categorical options to identify specific environmental and social barriers. Consistent with the study's data dictionary, "yes" responses are coded as 1 and "no" responses are coded as 2. The frequency of responses will be presented as percentage values for each question.
Time frame
Baseline (pre-education)Sponsors and contacts
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