The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate feasibility and patients´ assessment using an animated home-based exercise program (Software Wii-fit of the Nintendo Wii game console) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
feasibility of the animated home-based physical exercise program
to be assessed by qualitative interview analysis
Time frame: 12 weeks
muscle strenght measurement
isometric measurement of 9 muscle groups by using a handheld dynamometer
Time frame: 12 weeks
6-minute walk test
standardised walk test (walk course with a minimum of 30 meters in length) on flat ground where patients can choose their own intensity of exercise and are allowed to stop and rest during the test. total walk distance after 6 minutes will be evaluated.
Time frame: 12 weeks
respiratory function test
peak expiratory flow taken by a peak flow meter (liter/ Minute)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Indes (HAQ-DI)
standardised Patient reported outcome measurement (8 categories regarding disabilities in daily life)
Time frame: 12 weeks
patient's visual analogue scale for pain
patients self-reported judgement on a 100 mm scale
Time frame: 12 weeks
patient's visual analogue scale for disease activity
patients self-reported judgement on a 100 mm scale
Time frame: 12 weeks
short form 36 questionnaire (SF36)
standardised patient reported outcome measurement (11categories regarding quality of life)
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Time frame: 12 weeks