Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients seek improvement in their quality of life by attaining independence in activities of daily living. Literature recommends nonpharmacological intervention as first-line treatment for KOA. The study aims to ascertain the effectiveness of online supervised...
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| author | Meenakshi Sharma Mandeep S Dhillon Amarjeet Singh Shankar Prinja Pankaj Bahuguna Meenu Singh Bibek Adhya Sandeep Negi Nishank Verma |
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| description | BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients seek improvement in their quality of life by attaining independence in activities of daily living. Literature recommends nonpharmacological intervention as first-line treatment for KOA. The study aims to ascertain the effectiveness of online supervised nonpharmacological intervention sessions of virtual knee school (eKS) training among mild and moderate KOA patients in comparison to routine care during COVID-19 pandemic and assessment of cost-effectiveness of eKS against the routine care for KOA patients during COVID-19 pandemic.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi-experimental pre-post with control group, enrolling 50 participants each in two groups: usual/routine KOA care or usual care plus KS interventions via virtual mode. Our primary outcome measures are pain, quality of life, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Secondary outcomes include performance-based tests (30-second chair test, timed up and go test, 6-minute walk test) and patient satisfaction. Intervention fidelity will be assessed with a priori checklist tailored to eKS assessing adherence, dose, quality, and user engagement in the key components. Quantitative data collection will be conducted at baseline and 6 months. Descriptive data analysis will be carried for quantitative data. For qualitative data, the thematic analysis will be performed; we propose to undertake a deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analysis to address the issue of uncertainty in the present cost-effectiveness analysis model.CONCLUSION: The management of KOA through virtual mode emphasizes the concepts of patient-as-person, family-centered, with socially interactive approach. The study will provide information on the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for improving the quality of life of patients suffering from KOA through virtual knee school. Nevertheless, pitfalls in running eKS will be noted, which will help improve all aspects of online medical communications in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bf60817888a643c5b81be182b37d8fcd2023-10-30T09:27:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Education and Health Promotion2277-95312023-01-0112130130110.4103/jehp.jehp_1758_22Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemicMeenakshi SharmaMandeep S DhillonAmarjeet SinghShankar PrinjaPankaj BahugunaMeenu SinghBibek AdhyaSandeep NegiNishank VermaBACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients seek improvement in their quality of life by attaining independence in activities of daily living. Literature recommends nonpharmacological intervention as first-line treatment for KOA. The study aims to ascertain the effectiveness of online supervised nonpharmacological intervention sessions of virtual knee school (eKS) training among mild and moderate KOA patients in comparison to routine care during COVID-19 pandemic and assessment of cost-effectiveness of eKS against the routine care for KOA patients during COVID-19 pandemic.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi-experimental pre-post with control group, enrolling 50 participants each in two groups: usual/routine KOA care or usual care plus KS interventions via virtual mode. Our primary outcome measures are pain, quality of life, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Secondary outcomes include performance-based tests (30-second chair test, timed up and go test, 6-minute walk test) and patient satisfaction. Intervention fidelity will be assessed with a priori checklist tailored to eKS assessing adherence, dose, quality, and user engagement in the key components. Quantitative data collection will be conducted at baseline and 6 months. Descriptive data analysis will be carried for quantitative data. For qualitative data, the thematic analysis will be performed; we propose to undertake a deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analysis to address the issue of uncertainty in the present cost-effectiveness analysis model.CONCLUSION: The management of KOA through virtual mode emphasizes the concepts of patient-as-person, family-centered, with socially interactive approach. The study will provide information on the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for improving the quality of life of patients suffering from KOA through virtual knee school. Nevertheless, pitfalls in running eKS will be noted, which will help improve all aspects of online medical communications in the future.http://www.jehp.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9531;year=2023;volume=12;issue=1;spage=301;epage=301;aulast=Sharmaknee osteoarthritisknee schoolnonpharmacological interventions |
| spellingShingle | Meenakshi Sharma Mandeep S Dhillon Amarjeet Singh Shankar Prinja Pankaj Bahuguna Meenu Singh Bibek Adhya Sandeep Negi Nishank Verma Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Education and Health Promotion knee osteoarthritis knee school nonpharmacological interventions |
| title | Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full | Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_short | Protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eKnee School approach to impart self-care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_sort | protocol for a quasi experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of using eknee school approach to impart self care education to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis during covid 19 pandemic |
| topic | knee osteoarthritis knee school nonpharmacological interventions |
| url | http://www.jehp.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9531;year=2023;volume=12;issue=1;spage=301;epage=301;aulast=Sharma |
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