Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
Conditions
Brief summary
Rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, range of motion, and performance in daily activities. Postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving functional recovery and quality of life; however, conventional approaches may not directly target meaningful activity performance. Task-oriented occupational therapy is a client-centered approach focusing on meaningful and goal-directed activities to enhance functional independence. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of task-oriented occupational therapy on activity participation, occupational performance, satisfaction, and functional recovery after rotator cuff surgery. A total of 30 participants will be randomly assigned to either a task-oriented occupational therapy group or a conventional rehabilitation group. The intervention will be conducted twice weekly for 10 weeks, with 40-minute sessions based on individually prioritized activities identified using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Outcomes will include occupational performance and satisfaction, goal attainment, shoulder function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTask-oriented rehabilitation
In this intervention, following rotator cuff surgery, task-oriented occupational therapy sessions based on activities of daily living will be applied. These sessions will be conducted twice a week for 10 weeks and aim to achieve improvements in participants' activity performance and activity satisfaction.
BEHAVIORALConventional rehabilitation group
This intervention includes exercises aimed at improving joint range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and supporting muscle flexibility.
Sponsors
Medipol University
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation to minimize assessment bias. Participants and therapists cannot be blinded due to the nature of the intervention.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a task-oriented occupational therapy group or a conventional rehabilitation group. Each group will receive its respective intervention throughout the study period, and outcomes will be compared between groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals aged 18 years and older * Individuals who have undergone rotator cuff surgery * Medically stable and cleared for participation in a rehabilitation program * Ability to understand and follow instructions * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* \- Presence of severe neurological disorders affecting upper extremity function * Severe cognitive impairment limiting participation * Additional musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity * Postoperative complications that may interfere with rehabilitation * Participation in another rehabilitation program during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational performance and satisfaction measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) | Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention | Occupational performance and satisfaction will be assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The change in COPM performance and satisfaction scores from baseline to post-intervention will be evaluated. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTHÜLYA YAMAN, PhD
Outcome results
None listed