None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of two telerehabilitation interventions: 1) traditional model which is predominantly focuses on improving physical function and is currently offered as usual care by the home rehabilitation service: 2) a rehabilitation intervention which focuses more on participation in usual activities and is offered via a coaching model to a virtual group of people. Both interventions are provided in a telehealth format as a response to the global pandemic, COVID-19. The purpose is to determine whether the novel intervention is more effective as well as if it is more efficient (as it is offered in a virtual group format). We plan to recruit 58 participants who have been confirmed with COVID-19 and referred to home rehabilitation services at Flinders Medical Centre Division of Rehabilitation Aged and Palliative care. At the completion of the study, we expect to be able to describe the functional and social impacts of a telerehabilitation interventions for individuals confirmed with COVID-19 receiving home rehabilitation services.
Interventions
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of two telerehabilitation interventions. The intervention consists of a rehabilitation intervention which focuses more on participation in usual activities and is offered via a coaching model to a virtual group of people. The intervention components are: identifying patient goals with therapist (1:1); and participation in virtual groups (up to 4 participants per session) with physiotherapist and occupational therapists whic
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of two telerehabilitation interventions. The intervention consists of a rehabilitation intervention which focuses more on participation in usual activities and is offered via a coaching model to a virtual group of people. The intervention components are: identifying patient goals with therapist (1:1); and participation in virtual groups (up to 4 participants per session) with physiotherapist and occupational therapists which focus on increasing participation in life roles and usual activities. The 1:1 session will last for approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by commencement of group sessions within 5 days. Groups adopt a coaching model where the therapist talks about common challenges, facilitates discussion and sharing of experiences and ideas and the group brainstorm and plan next steps together. The group sessions will last approximately 45 minutes and will be delivered 3 times per week for up to 4 weeks. Adherence will be measured using attendance logs.
Sponsors
Flinders Medical Centre
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Any person aged 18 or older, confirmed with COVID-19 referred to home rehabilitation services delivered at Flinders medical Centre through the division of rehabilitation, aged and palliative care.
Exclusion criteria
Prospective participants are excluded from the study if they decline the offer to participate in the study experimental arm.
Outcome results
None listed