Video-Based Physiotherapy Education and Social Participation in Adults With Hand Injuries

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa40 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the factors affecting social participation in adult patients with hand injuries and to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based physiotherapy awareness education in this population. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a short, video-based physiotherapy education increase the knowledge and awareness levels of patients with hand injuries? What are the primary factors (body functions and activity limitations) that restrict the social participation of these patients? Participants will: Complete baseline assessments including a sociodemographic form, the Quick-DASH questionnaire, and custom participation and awareness forms. Receive a 10-15 minute video-supported education session from physiotherapists covering home strategies, exercises, and assistive devices. Complete the knowledge and awareness test again immediately after the education session to measure acute changes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hand Injuries Hand Injuries and Disorders Patient Education

Interventions

Video-Based Physiotherapy Awareness EducationBEHAVIORAL

A 10-15 minute video-supported education session provided by physiotherapists. The content includes visual and verbal materials based on current literature regarding the role of the physiotherapist in hand injuries, simple strategies applicable at home and in the community, home exercises, and assistive devices.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults between 18 and 65 years of age. * Patients requiring rehabilitation after fractures, tendon injuries, or carpal tunnel syndrome surgery in the hand region. * Patients who have started physical therapy sessions for the first time within the last 6 months with these diagnoses. * Individuals with sufficient cognitive ability to answer the questionnaires independently. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with cognitive impairment or communication barriers (such as severe vision or hearing loss) that would prevent them from following the questionnaire and educational content. * Active healthcare workers. * Patients referred only for conservative treatment.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Knowledge and Awareness Levels

Knowledge will be assessed using a custom 7-item multiple-choice test based on the video education content. Awareness will be assessed using a custom 5-item questionnaire with binary categorical responses. For data interpretation and statistical analysis, categorical responses are numerically coded where "yes" is coded as 1 and "no" is coded as 2. Results will be presented by calculating the frequency of correct answers and specific responses for each question.

Time frame: Baseline (pre-education) and immediately post-education (after the 10-15 minute session)

Secondary Outcomes

Activity Limitation

Activity limitation will be measured using the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick-DASH) questionnaire. The Quick-DASH is a valid and reliable 11-item tool designed to evaluate physical function and symptoms in patients with upper limb disorders. Higher scores indicate greater disability.

Time frame: Baseline (pre-education)

Social Participation Barriers

Evaluated using an 8-item, custom questionnaire based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Responses are recorded as binary categorical options to identify specific environmental and social barriers. Consistent with the study's data dictionary, "yes" responses are coded as 1 and "no" responses are coded as 2. The frequency of responses will be presented as percentage values for each question.