A Blended Physiotherapy Intervention for Persons With Hemophilic Arthropathy: Development Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Joint bleeds are the hallmark of hemophilia, leading to a painful arthritic condition called as hemophilic arthropathy (HA). Exercise programs are frequently used to improve the physical functioning in persons with HA. As hemophilia is a rare disease, there are not many physiotherapists who are experienced in the field of hemophilia, and regular physiotherapy sessions with an experienced physiotherapist in the field of hemophilia are not feasible for persons with HA. Blended care is an innovative intervention that can support persons with HA at home to perform the advised physical activities and exercises and provide self-management information.

Objective

The aim of this study was to develop a blended physiotherapy intervention for persons with HA.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Timmer MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7334756 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature