The primary aim of this pilot study is to demonstrate the feasibility of measuring physical functioning at the workplace among TKA patients and healthy colleagues objectively. Secondly, to get a first impression of objective physical functioning of…
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Brief title
Condition
- Joint disorders
- Lifestyle issues
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Feasibility of measuring physical functioning at the workplace among TKA
patients and colleagues with accelerometers
Secondary outcome
The amount of physical activity at the workplace measured objectively as an
indication of the level of physical functioning and in comparison with healthy
colleagues and self reported functioning.
Background summary
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a successful procedure for endstage
osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. One of the aims of TKA surgery is to restore
normal work functioning of the patient. From previous research it can be
concluded that TKA patients who returned to work, report that they are not
functioning successful at work. However, objective data on work functioning
after TKA is missing.
Study objective
The primary aim of this pilot study is to demonstrate the feasibility of
measuring physical functioning at the workplace among TKA patients and healthy
colleagues objectively. Secondly, to get a first impression of objective
physical functioning of TKA patients at the workplace by means of measuring
physical activity behaviour and by comparing it with healthy controls and by
comparing the objective measurements with self-reported functioning.
Study design
A pilot case-control study.
Study burden and risks
There are no risks involved in participation in this study. TKA patients (6-7
months postoperative) and colleagues are asked to wear an accelerometer for two
weeks at work and at home. In addition, participants are asked to fill in a
short questionnaire about work functioning and an evaluation questionnaire.
Participation in this study will not give directly benefits for participants,
but results can be positive for TKA patients in the future. The researcher will
visit the TKA patients and colleagues at home or at work, so participants do
not need to visit the hospital.
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713AV
NL
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713AV
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA);
-18-65 years old
-underwent TKA
-paid work for minimal 24 hours per week;Colleague:
-18-65 years old
-same age as TKA patient, difference of 5 years is allowed
-same gender as TKA patient
-similar working tasks as TKA patient
-paid work for minimal 24 hours per week
-should work on same day sessions as case-subject does, e.g. both in daytime of both in night-time
Exclusion criteria
-total hip of knee replacement surgery in the previous 6 months
-suffering from osteoarthritis (only for control-subjects)
-relevant co-morbidities with severe negative consequences for physical and/or mental functioning
-more than three months pregnancy
-(partly) on sick leave
-occupation where an accelerometer cannot be worn
-insufficient knowledge of Dutch language
-participation in other projects addressing or stimulating physical activity behavior
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL48820.042.14 |