Study of Nutritional Status Impact on Recovery in Older Adults Using Virtual Reality for Shoulder Rehabilitation After Elective Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Malnutrition, characterized by unintended weight loss and poor nutritional intake, is common among older adults and can lead to functional decline. Osteoarthritis OA causes joint pain and mobility loss, especially affecting people over 60. With aging populations, OA is expected to become a leading cause of disability. Many older adults undergo elective joint replacement surgery for OA followed by rehabilitation. This research aims to explore how nutritional status affects recovery during virtual reality VR-enhanced shoulder rehabilitation after surgery in frail elderly patients. The study compares two groups of patients undergoing shoulder rehabilitation after elective surgery due to shoulder diseases. One group will receive VR-augmented rehabilitation using the Oculus Quest device, which simulates specific exercises to improve shoulder function through interactive environments. The other group will receive usual care without VR. The rehabilitation treatment lasts about four weeks. The goal is to assess how malnutrition might influence the benefits of VR-based therapy on patients ability to perform daily activities. Participants will be elderly adults aged 60 or older, identified as frail and scheduled for elective shoulder surgery. Researchers will monitor nutritional status and functional recovery from enrollment through the end of the four-week rehabilitation period. They will measure how malnutrition modifies rehabilitation outcomes. Data will be gathered through assessments during treatment, focusing on daily living activities and adherence to therapy. The study aims to clarify the role of nutrition alongside advanced rehabilitation technology in improving recovery and independence in older patients.

Role of Nutritional Status in Functional Recovery of Older Adults Undergoing Virtual Reality-augmented Shoulder Rehabilitation (VIR)