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Shoulder problems affect many Canadians yearly. While surgery is one of the best treatments for shoulder problems, patients are unaware about shoulder replacement surgeries, the exercises needed after surgery and how to safely recover from the surgery without having another injury. Uncertainties about the surgery and recovery process can further cause post-surgery problems such as: pain, anxiety and re-injury. While some healthcare centers offer an in- class program to educate patients before surgery, some patients face issues with distance or transportation, and cannot regularly meet their doctor to address all their concerns. This project aims to create an online educational program that will teach patients through online videos and educational materials before they go into shoulder replacement surgery. By creating online modules, it can increase the accessibility for home use, and prepare patients on topics such as: their concerns about the surgery and proper exercises they can expect after surgery for a safe recovery. The aim is to study three groups of patients before surgery; 1. a group consisting of an online pre-rehabilitation program 6 weeks before surgery, 2. a group consisting of an online pre-rehabilitation program 6 weeks before surgery + therapist or 3. A group consisting of the current standard of care, which is a WebEx pre-operative education class lead by a physiotherapist and occupational therapist. Researchers will monitor all groups on their recovery before and after surgery. This will provide another alternative to informing patients before surgery and help them to prepare better for surgery. The online modules will contribute to improving the care in Southern Ontario and eventually be used for future care across Canada.


Clinical Trial Description

A total shoulder replacement is a common procedure to help those with shoulder osteoarthritis improve their quality of life. There is a lack of quality research on the effectiveness of prehabilitation and education on pain, function, and quality of life in patients undergoing this procedure. Researchers have developed a comprehensive, patient-centered program that combines exercise, preparedness for surgery, motivational interviewing, and pain management principles, in collaboration with patient partners on the wait list for a shoulder replacement, transdisciplinary healthcare team (i.e., surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation researchers), and current scientific literature. This patient-centered program has the potential to improve postoperative pain, function, and patient-oriented outcomes, decrease postoperative opioid use and short and long-term healthcare costs. This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate feasibility and satisfaction of the program for individuals undergoing a shoulder replacement. Participants (n=90) undergoing a shoulder replacement will be randomized into 1) 6-week online pre-rehab and education program, 2) 6-week online pre-rehab and education program with a therapist or 3) standard of care group. The intervention groups will be delivered virtually with an online program of modules and a written handbook for participants. Participants in the standard of care group will receive usual care. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 1 day before surgery, then post-operatively at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. ;


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NCT number NCT05965986
Study type Interventional
Source Lawson Health Research Institute
Contact Joy MacDermid, PhD
Phone 5196466100
Email jmacderm@uwo.ca
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 2023
Completion date September 2025

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