Knee arthroplasty

This study will test a special rehabilitative nursing care program based on human caring theory for frail patients undergoing knee replacement and their caregivers. Researchers will compare the program to standard care in 50 patient-caregiver pairs. The goal is to see if the prog…

This study tested an internet-based physical activity program for adults who had knee replacement surgery at least a year ago. 50 participants used the program to increase their moderate-to-vigorous exercise, with researchers measuring pain, physical function, and activity levels…

This study tested two smartphone-based programs designed to help people who had a knee replacement sit less and move more. 83 participants used either a sedentary reduction app or a recovery education app for 8 weeks. Researchers measured their sitting time, physical function, an…

This study looked at whether adding a low-dose ketamine infusion to standard pain medication can help people who just had knee replacement surgery. One hundred adults were randomly assigned to get either standard pain relief alone or standard relief plus ketamine through a patien…

This study tested a comprehensive training program for 50 adults who had knee replacement surgery. The program included pain management, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, massage, and fall prevention training. Participants received face-to-face sessions and video follow…

This study tested whether a specific exercise program called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) helps people recover better after total knee replacement surgery compared to usual care. Fifty patients aged 60 and older who were 6 weeks post-surgery took part. The rese…