Digital rehabilitation for hand and wrist pain: a single-arm prospective longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Wrist and hand represent the third most common body part in work-related injuries, being associated with long-term absenteeism. Telerehabilitation can promote access to treatment, patient adherence, and engagement, while reducing health care-related costs.

Objective

Report the results of a fully remote digital care program (DCP) for wrist and hand pain (WP).

Methods

A single-arm interventional study was conducted on individuals with WP applying for a DCP. Primary outcome was the mean change in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale after 8 weeks (considering a minimum clinically important change of 30%). Secondary outcomes were: disability (Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire), analgesic intake, surgery intention, mental health (patie

SUBMITTER: Costa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9394689 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature