Pazit Levinger1, Karen Hallam2, Darren Fraser3, Rebecca Pile4, Clare Ardern5, Brett Moreira6, Simon Talbot7. 1. Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Living (ISEAL), College of Sport and Exercise Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Australia. Electronic address: Pazit.levinger@vu.edu.au. 2. College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: Karen.Hallam@vu.edu.au. 3. Western Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: Darren.Fraser@wh.org.au. 4. Western Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: Rebecca.Pile@wh.org.au. 5. Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Electronic address: clare.ardern@liu.se. 6. Western Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: brettcmor@gmail.com. 7. Western Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: simontnz@yahoo.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Self-efficacy is positively associated with adherence behaviours and rehabilitation outcomes following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. An internet resource can be an effective way to provide information, goal setting, patient monitoring and hence support overall self-management. PURPOSE: This study examined the feasibility of a three month 'internet-based intervention' (mobile-oriented site) to enhance recovery for patients following ACL reconstruction. The potential effect of the internet-based intervention on knee pain, function, self-efficacy and fear of pain were also assessed. METHOD: This was a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) with pre and post intervention design (assessments at one week and three months following ACL reconstruction) comparing: (1) a control group and (2) an intervention group (internet-based intervention). A set of qualitative and quantitative assessments were included to evaluate potential improvements in self-efficacy, pain and function and perception of the internet intervention. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Seventeen participants were available for analysis (n = 10 intervention and n = 7 control group). Participants reported the internet-based intervention to be a useful tool for information, reminder and reinforcement for performing their exercise rehabilitation with 30.3% (±35.3%) adherence to the internet-based intervention. No differences were observed between the groups over time on the outcome questionnaires (p > 0.05). Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12616001379404.
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BACKGROUND: Self-efficacy is positively associated with adherence behaviours and rehabilitation outcomes following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. An internet resource can be an effective way to provide information, goal setting, patient monitoring and hence support overall self-management. PURPOSE: This study examined the feasibility of a three month 'internet-based intervention' (mobile-oriented site) to enhance recovery for patients following ACL reconstruction. The potential effect of the internet-based intervention on knee pain, function, self-efficacy and fear of pain were also assessed. METHOD: This was a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) with pre and post intervention design (assessments at one week and three months following ACL reconstruction) comparing: (1) a control group and (2) an intervention group (internet-based intervention). A set of qualitative and quantitative assessments were included to evaluate potential improvements in self-efficacy, pain and function and perception of the internet intervention. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Seventeen participants were available for analysis (n = 10 intervention and n = 7 control group). Participants reported the internet-based intervention to be a useful tool for information, reminder and reinforcement for performing their exercise rehabilitation with 30.3% (±35.3%) adherence to the internet-based intervention. No differences were observed between the groups over time on the outcome questionnaires (p > 0.05). Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12616001379404.
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