Overview
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the factors affecting social participation in adult patients with hand injuries and to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based physiotherapy awareness education in this population.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does a short, video-based physiotherapy education increase the knowledge and awareness levels of patients with hand injuries?
What are the primary factors (body functions and activity limitations) that restrict the social participation of these patients?
Participants will:
Complete baseline assessments including a sociodemographic form, the Quick-DASH questionnaire, and custom participation and awareness forms.
Receive a 10-15 minute video-supported education session from physiotherapists covering home strategies, exercises, and assistive devices.
Complete the knowledge and awareness test again immediately after the education session to measure acute changes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults between 18 and 65 years of age.
- Patients requiring rehabilitation after fractures, tendon injuries, or carpal tunnel syndrome surgery in the hand region.
- Patients who have started physical therapy sessions for the first time within the last 6 months with these diagnoses.
- Individuals with sufficient cognitive ability to answer the questionnaires independently.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with cognitive impairment or communication barriers (such as severe vision or hearing loss) that would prevent them from following the questionnaire and educational content.
- Active healthcare workers.
- Patients referred only for conservative treatment.
