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Volume 12 Issue 4 ( October-December ) 2023

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Impact of Tele-rehabilitation on Postoperative Outcomes for Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: A Prospective Study
Dr. Anup Kumar Dokania,Dr. SiddharthaYadav,Dr.Hitesh AbhayrajShukla,Dr.. Om Prakash

Background: Orthopaedic trauma patients often face challenges in accessing postoperative rehabilitation due to geographical constraints and limited resources. Tele-rehabilitation offers a promising solution to improve access to rehabilitation services, but its impact on postoperative outcomes in this patient population remains understudied. Aim: This prospective study aimed to assess the impact of tele-rehabilitation on postoperative outcomes for orthopaedic trauma patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 orthopaedic trauma patients who underwent surgical interventions were recruited for this study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A received traditional in-person rehabilitation, while Group B received tele-rehabilitation services. The tele-rehabilitation intervention involved remote monitoring, guidance, and exercises conducted through video conferencing and mobile applications. Postoperative outcomes, including pain management, functional recovery, patient satisfaction, and healthcare utilization, were assessed and compared between the two groups. Results: The results of this study demonstrated that tele-rehabilitation significantly improved postoperative outcomes for orthopaedic trauma patients. Patients in Group B reported better pain management, faster functional recovery, and higher levels of satisfaction with the rehabilitation process compared to those in Group A. Furthermore, healthcare utilization, including the number of in-person clinic visits and associated costs, was reduced in Group B, indicating the cost-effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation. Conclusion: Tele-rehabilitation emerges as an effective and cost-efficient approach to enhance postoperative outcomes for orthopaedic trauma patients. It overcomes geographical barriers, provides remote monitoring, and offers timely guidance and exercises, leading to improved pain management, faster recovery, higher patient satisfaction, and reduced healthcare utilization. This study underscores the potential of tele-rehabilitation as an integral component of postoperative care in orthopaedic trauma patients.

 
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