King, SW, Eltayeb, M, van Duren, BH et al. (4 more authors) (2023) “Wearable Sensors to Guide Remote Rehabilitation Following Knee Arthroplasty Surgery”. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 57. pp. 624-634. ISSN 0019-5413
Abstract
Background
Total knee arthroplasty requires effective rehabilitation to achieve optimal results, but institutions often rely on unsupervised home exercises due to cost constraints. Wearable sensors have become increasingly popular as a potential method of monitoring patients remotely to ensure efficacy and compliance. This review assesses the current evidence for their use in remotely monitored rehabilitation following knee arthroplasty.
Methods
A systematic review of the literature from 1st January 2000 to 17th February 2022 was undertaken. Devices were categorised as joint-specific or physical activity sensors. Studies were classified as those providing remotely supervised rehabilitation as an additional or as an alternative intervention.
Results
Remotely supervised rehabilitation using wearable sensors demonstrated similar outcomes when provided as an alternative to standard care in most studies. One group found improved outcomes for knee-specific sensors compared with standard care. There were improved physical activity and healthcare resource use outcomes described in the literature where sensors were used in addition to standard care.
Discussion
This review found evidence for the use of wearable sensors in remotely supervised rehabilitation following knee arthroplasty surgery. This included methodological heterogeneity, differing definitions of standard care, and variable follow-up periods. Robust randomised control trial data with a longer follow-up period are needed.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022, Indian Orthopaedics Association. This is an author produced version of an article published in Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Knee arthroplasty, Knee replacement, Remote rehabilitation, Wearable sensors, Telerehabilitation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Institute of Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) (Leeds) > Orthopaedics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Feb 2023 15:13 |
Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2023 01:13 |
Published Version: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43465-0... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s43465-022-00785-3 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:196568 |