Aplicativo educativo e de follow up fisioterápico para pacientes pós realização de artroplastia de joelho no Hospital Santa Lucinda

Abstract

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis is one of the major causes of pain and loss of movement in the elderly and middle-aged people with an indication for knee joint replacement. The surgery is performed in the majority of s times in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Functional stiffness is one of the main complications after total knee arthroplasty. Goal: This study aimed to develop an application with the ideal recommendations for treatment and early functional rehabilitation for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty Method: This is a study carried out for the development of an application and evaluated by 10 users and 10 health professionals (4 orthopedic doctors, 2 nurses and 4 physiotherapists). The technical evaluation of the application was carried out by an information technology team. As an evaluation instrument, 2 questionnaires were created with positive or negative statements for the present work. Results: The use of this technology device is in agreement between users and healthcare professionals. The app is a tool that presents an important motivational factor for treatment adherence Conclusion: The use of an application in the healthcare area is useful and allows for the improvement of early rehabilitation in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty in order to avoid joint stiffness