Evaluation of Musculoskeletal System in Caregivers of Rehabilitation Patients

NCT05839795 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 83116987-271
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 55
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, musculoskeletal-related pain, posture, spine function, the condition of the low back and neck regions, musculoskeletal system disorders, fatigue, and quality of life will be examined in caregivers of rehabilitation patients.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Stroke; Cerebral Palsy; Neurologic Disorder; Pediatric Disorder; Orthopedic Disorder

Keywords

Pain; Caregiver; Low back; Neck; Musculoskeletal system

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• Musculoskeletal-related pain

  Musculoskeletal related pain will be evaluated with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The scale starts with 0 (no pain) and ends with 10 (unbearable pain). A score is obtained by measuring the value marked on the scale in the evaluation.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Posture

  The New York Posture Evaluation Scale will be used to evaluate the posture of individuals. The scale, which examines the alignment of the body parts in the anatomical position, divides the body into 13 parts and provides the opportunity to evaluate from two different directions (anterior, lateral). Scoring is done in the form of "1", "3", "5". 1 point means severely impaired, 3 points means moderately impaired, and 5 points means proper posture. The total score ranges from 13-65. A high score means good posture.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Spine function

  The Spine Functions Index is a 25-item scale developed to examine the effect of spine-related symptoms on functionality. Each question is scored as "0", "0.5", and "1". The total score is calculated as a percentage, and a score closer to 100 indicates normal spine functions.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Lumbar impairment

  The Modified Oswestry Disability Index includes 10 questions about pain intensity, personal care, weight lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, social life, travel and change in pain over time, each question has 6 options. The individual is asked to choose the one that best describes his/her situation from the options between 0 and 5 points in each question. The highest score is 50 points. An increase in the score indicates an increase in functional limitation, while a decrease in the score indicates an increase in functional level.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Neck impairment

  The Bournemouth Neck Questionnaire will be used to evaluate individuals in terms of neck pain severity, participation in family and social life, depression, anxiety, kinesiophobia, and ability to cope with pain. It consists of 7 questions in total and each question is scored between 0 and 10. A higher score means more impairment.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Musculoskeletal disorder

  To assess musculoskeletal discomfort, the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire will be used. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire collects information on the severity of discomfort as well as the effects of the condition for specific regions of the human body. The survey is also a one-page chart that combines the frequency and intensity of musculoskeletal pain and complaints with work-related impairments for 20 body regions.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Fatigue

  The fatigue of caregivers will be evaluated with the Fatigue Severity Scale. The person indicates how much he or she agrees with each item by choosing numbers from 1 to 7. 1 means completely disagree, 7 means completely agree. The score range of the scale, which consists of 9 questions in total, is 9-63. A score of 36 or higher indicates severe fatigue.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

• Quality of life of caregivers

  Short Form-36 is one of the most common generic measures used to measure quality of life. This scale examines 8 dimensions of health with 36 items, such as physical function, role limitations (due to physical and emotional problems), social function, mental health, vitality (energy), pain and general perception of health. A high score indicates a low quality of life.

  through study completion, an average of 6 month

Study Arms (1)

Caregivers of Rehabilitation Patients

OTHER

Caregivers of rehabilitation patients, such as those with neurological, pediatric, and orthopedic disorders

Other: Assessment study

Interventions

Assessment study OTHER

Evaluation of musculoskeletal-related pain, posture, spine function, lumbar and neck regions, musculoskeletal disorder, fatigue, and quality of life

Caregivers of Rehabilitation Patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The caregiver of the rehabilitation patient,
• Can speak, read, write Turkish,
• Over 18 years old.

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant,
• Can't speak, read or write Turkish.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kırıkkale University

Kırıkkale, 71300, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Stroke; Cerebral Palsy; Nervous System Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain

Interventions

Outcome Assessment, Health Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Brain Damage, Chronic; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Health Services Administration; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 18, 2023
• First Posted: May 3, 2023
• Study Start: May 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2024
• Study Completion: January 4, 2025
• Last Updated: April 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)