Discover how the innovative Slider device is revolutionizing prehabilitation for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery, enhancing recovery and mobility.
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A Device for Prehabilitation of Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Slider): Usability Study.
Islam et al., JMIR Form Res 2023
DOI: 10.2196/48055
Study Summary:
A study evaluated the practicality of a novel, low-contact, gamified physiotherapy device called Slider, designed for knee replacement prehabilitation. The device aims to facilitate exercise monitoring without direct skin contact, addressing the increased demand for remote rehabilitation solutions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Findings:
- A group of 17 patients from a UK NHS hospital used the Slider device over a 2-week period.
- Feedback was collected via a usability and acceptability questionnaire.
- 76% (13/17) of participants found the device intuitive and easy to use.
- 94% (16/17) were satisfied with the device’s ability to meet their pre-surgery physiotherapy needs.
- All participants (100%) were willing to continue using the device.
- No safety issues or adverse effects were reported.
Significance:
The study suggests that the Slider device is a feasible option for independent pre-surgery physiotherapy exercises. It contributes to the literature by providing a potential solution to the resource constraints in rehabilitation services. The positive user feedback highlights its potential for wider adoption, though the study recommends further research with a larger and more diverse participant group for robust validation.