Study Evaluating Band Connect to Improve Home Exercise and Satisfaction After Shoulder Replacement or Rotator Cuff Repair A Pilot Study on Physical Therapy Outcomes and Economic Impact

What this Trial Is About

This research study involves participants who will undergo total shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair surgery and will take part in physical therapy rehabilitation afterward. The study evaluates the effectiveness of Band Connect, a connected health platform, in improving patient compliance with home exercise programs, as well as its impact on patient engagement, satisfaction for both patients and clinicians, and economic outcomes related to increased revenue per patient. Participants are divided into two groups one group uses the Band Connect platform to build their treatment plan during the first in-clinic visit, while the other group serves as a control through retrospective chart review from prior patients treated between 2019 and 2023. Band Connect supports extending the in-clinic rehabilitation experience to the home by providing personalized and medical-grade condition-specific support. The study compares this hybrid care model to standard care. Throughout the study, participants physical therapy visits, completion of home exercise programs, return to work or sports, pain levels, range of motion, strength, patient satisfaction, and any adverse events are monitored for up to six months. These measurements are assessed using medical record review, patient-reported scales, and functional tests to evaluate the outcomes and safety of the intervention during the rehabilitation period.

Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, and Revenue