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Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Intervention Compared With Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults With Shoulder OA.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Osteoarthritis Shoulder
Interventions
Procedure: Therapeutic Exercise
Procedure: Occupation-Based Intervention
Registration Number
NCT04641546
Lead Sponsor
Bay Path University
Brief Summary

As a registered and licensed occupational therapist, I completed a six-week evidence based research study to determine the effects of occupation-based intervention and therapeutic exercises versus therapeutic exercises alone.

Detailed Description

Importance: There is a need for evidence to support occupation-based intervention (OBI) for older adults with shoulder osteoarthritis (OA).

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of OBI on function in older adults with shoulder OA compared to therapeutic exercise (TE).

Design: Randomized controlled trial. Six-week intervention. 1-week and 4-week follow-up.

Setting: Outpatient clinic. Participants: Ten older adults with diagnosis of shoulder OA via convenience sampling.

Intervention: Participants were seen two times/week for six weeks. The OBI group completed 30 minutes of TE followed by 30 minutes of OBI. The TE group completed 60 minutes of TE.

Outcome and Measures: Functional outcomes were assessed at pre-, 1-week post, and 4-weeks posttreatment using the QuickDASH as the primary outcome measure.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of shoulder osteoarthritis (confirmed by physician examination or radiographic imaging)
  • Aged 65 years or older
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous shoulder injuries
  • Acute pathology
  • Previous shoulder surgery
  • Current use of pain medication
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Upper extremity neuropathy or myopathy
  • Current participation in a home exercise program
  • Score of <18 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Occupation-Based Intervention + Therapeutic Exercise Intervention GroupOccupation-Based InterventionSixty-minute occupational therapy sessions were completed two times a week for six weeks consisting of 30 minutes therapeutic exercise followed by 30 minutes of occupation-based intervention.
Therapeutic Exercise Control GroupTherapeutic ExerciseSixty-minute occupational therapy sessions were completed two times a week for six weeks consisting of therapeutic exercise only.
Occupation-Based Intervention + Therapeutic Exercise Intervention GroupTherapeutic ExerciseSixty-minute occupational therapy sessions were completed two times a week for six weeks consisting of 30 minutes therapeutic exercise followed by 30 minutes of occupation-based intervention.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change between Pre-Intervention and 1-week Post-Intervention Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores1-week Post-Intervention

To assess the impact of the intervention on physical function and symptoms of shoulder osteoarthritis.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no disability)

* Maximum Value: 100 (most severe disability)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (greater upper extremity dysfunction)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To assess the impact of the intervention on physical function and symptoms of shoulder osteoarthritis.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no disability)

* Maximum Value: 100 (most severe disability)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (greater upper extremity dysfunction)

Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) Baseline scoresPre-Intervention

To assess the impact of the intervention on physical function and symptoms of shoulder osteoarthritis.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no disability)

* Maximum Value: 100 (most severe disability)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (greater upper extremity dysfunction)

Change between 1-week and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To assess the impact of the intervention on physical function and symptoms of shoulder osteoarthritis.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no disability)

* Maximum Value: 100 (most severe disability)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (greater upper extremity dysfunction)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change between 1-week and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Shoulder Range of Motion (ROM) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

Observing and grading ROM on a 3-point Likert scale to determine shoulder mobility and pain with movement.

* Minimum Value: 0 (unable/no pain)

* Maximum Value: 3 (fully able/lots of pain)

* Higher scores = Better outcome (full ROM/no pain with ROM)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 1-week Jamar Hand Dynamometer scores1-week Post-Intervention

To measure grip strength.

* Minimum Value: 0 pounds

* Maximum Value: 200 pounds

* Higher scores = Better outcome (increased grip strength)

Change between 1-week and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To determine the effect of the intervention on participants' self-perception of occupational performance and satisfaction over time.

* Minimum Value: 0

* Maximum Value: 10

* Higher scores = Better outcome (greater client-perceived changes in satisfaction and performance of daily occupations)

Jamar Hand Dynamometer Baseline ScoresPre-Intervention

To measure grip strength.

* Minimum Value: 0 pounds

* Maximum Value: 200 pounds

* Higher scores = Better outcome (increased grip strength)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Jamar Hand Dynamometer scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To measure grip strength.

* Minimum Value: 0 pounds

* Maximum Value: 200 pounds

* Higher scores = Better outcome (increased grip strength)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 1-week Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Scores1-week Post-Intervention

To measure pain.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no pain)

* Maximum Value: 10 (worst possible pain)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (increased pain)

Change between 1-week and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To measure pain.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no pain)

* Maximum Value: 10 (worst possible pain)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (increased pain)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To determine the effect of the intervention on participants' self-perception of occupational performance and satisfaction over time.

* Minimum Value: 0

* Maximum Value: 10

* Higher scores = Better outcome (greater client-perceived changes in satisfaction and performance of daily occupations)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 1-week Shoulder Range of Motion (ROM) scores1-week Post-Intervention

Observing and grading ROM on a 3-point Likert scale to determine shoulder mobility and pain with movement.

* Minimum Value: 0 (unable/no pain)

* Maximum Value: 3 (fully able/lots of pain)

* Higher scores = Better outcome (full ROM/no pain with ROM)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Shoulder Range of Motion (ROM) scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

Observing and grading ROM on a 3-point Likert scale to determine shoulder mobility and pain with movement.

* Minimum Value: 0 (unable/no pain)

* Maximum Value: 3 (fully able/lots of pain)

* Higher scores = Better outcome (full ROM/no pain with ROM)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To measure pain.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no pain)

* Maximum Value: 10 (worst possible pain)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (increased pain)

Change between 1-week and 4-weeks Post-Intervention Jamar Hand Dynamometer Scores4-weeks Post-Intervention

To measure grip strength.

* Minimum Value: 0 pounds

* Maximum Value: 200 pounds

* Higher scores = Better outcome (increased grip strength)

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) Baseline ScoresPre-Intervention

To determine the effect of the intervention on participants' self-perception of occupational performance and satisfaction over time.

* Minimum Value: 0

* Maximum Value: 10

* Higher scores = Better outcome (greater client-perceived changes in satisfaction and performance of daily occupations)

Change between Pre-Intervention and 1-week Post-Intervention Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) scores1-week Post-Intervention

To determine the effect of the intervention on participants' self-perception of occupational performance and satisfaction over time.

* Minimum Value: 0

* Maximum Value: 10

* Higher scores = Better outcome (greater client-perceived changes in satisfaction and performance of daily occupations)

Shoulder Range of Motion (ROM) Baseline ScoresPre-Intervention

Observing and grading ROM on a 3-point Likert scale to determine shoulder mobility and pain with movement.

* Minimum Value: 0 (unable/no pain)

* Maximum Value: 3 (full able/lots of pain)

* Higher scores = Better outcome (fully ROM/no pain with ROM)

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Baseline ScoresPre-Intervention

To measure pain.

* Minimum Value: 0 (no pain)

* Maximum Value: 10 (worst possible pain)

* Higher scores = Worse outcome (increased pain)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bay Path University

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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