Assessing the Accessibility and Efficacy of Telehealth Physiotherapy in Dysmenorrhea management A Qualitative outcome measure study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Galgotias University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Visual Analog Scale
Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to assess the accessibility and efficacy of telehealth physiotherapy in managing dysmenorrhea. There are two groups of patients Group A and Group B. Participants in group A will receive physiotherapy sessions via a telehealth platform. Each session will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and will include a combination of guided exercises, pain management techniques like TENS, heat therapy and educational components focused on lifestyle modifications to manage dysmenorrhea. Sessions will be conducted twice a week for a duration of 4 weeks. Participants will also have access to instructional videos and resources through the telehealth platform Whereas participants in group B will attend in person physiotherapy sessions at a designated clinic. The content and structure of these sessions will mirror those of the telehealth group, including similar exercises and pain management techniques like TENS , Heat therapy. In-person sessions will also occur twice a week for 4 weeks. By comparing patient reported pain levels functional mobility and overall quality of life before and after telehealth interventions using Oswestry Disability Index, Patient reported outcome measurement Information system PROMIS, this research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth physiotherapy in alleviating dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Keywords Telehealth Physiotherapy, Dysmenorrhea Management, Accessibility, Efficacy, Telemedicine, Menstrual Pain
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 45.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Female
Inclusion Criteria
- •Females aged 18 to 45years who have been clinically diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea.
- •Participants who experience moderate to severe menstrual pain defined as a score of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale.
- •Participants who have access to the necessary technology like smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access for telehealth sessions.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Underlying pelvic pathologies Participants currently undergoing other forms of treatment for dysmenorrhea such as acupuncture or chiropractic care.
- •Those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- •The exclusion criterion was a failure to agree to participate in the study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: baseline and 4 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
Time Frame: baseline and 4 weeks
Patient reported outcome measurement Information system PROMIS
Time Frame: baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Working Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain, Dysmenorrhea WaLIDD(Baseline and 4weeks)
Investigators
Surbhi
Galgotias University