Proposed Topic (Most preferred): :
HA Young Investigators Session (Projects to be presented by HA staff who had joined HA for 10 years or less)
Proposed Topic (Second preferred): :
Research and Innovations (new projects / technology / innovations / service models)
Authors (including presenting author) :
Chan ST (1), Lau KC (1), Yip CT (1), Man SY (1), Mok TC (1)
Affiliation :
(1) Occupational Therapy Department, Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Introduction :
Shoulder impairments can severely restrict daily activities and work. Occupational therapy for shoulder rehabilitation focuses on relieving pain, restoring active range of motion (AROM), increasing muscular strength, and improving overall occupational performance. The T-Wall PLUS, an interactive tool, may foster better patient engagement through its visual feedback and gamified elements.
Objectives :
This pilot study aims to preliminarily assess T-Wall PLUS effectiveness in treating shoulder conditions at the TKOH Occupational Therapy Department.
Methodology :
This retrospective evaluation involved ten patients with an average age of 60, all presenting with various shoulder conditions. All patients participated in a course of rehabilitative training sessions that included the use of T-Wall PLUS, in conjunction with conventional therapeutic exercises. To assess the efficacy of the intervention, measures of shoulder AROM and Chinese Quick DASH scores were recorded before and after the course of training. Paired sample t-tests were employed to analyse the significance of changes observed in these metrics.
Result & Outcome :
Patients attended an average of 6.6 training sessions. Findings revealed statistically significant improvements in shoulder AROM and reductions in Chinese Quick DASH work disability scores post-training (P < 0.05), suggesting that T-Wall PLUS may be an effective component in occupational therapy for shoulder rehabilitation by improving function and reducing disability. However, the limited sample size, lack of a control group, and non-randomized design necessitate cautious interpretation. The conflation of effects from other therapeutic interventions cannot be ruled out. Further research with larger randomized controlled trials is recommended to substantiate these preliminary findings.
