WeChat-Based Personalized Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis

This study is a prospective cohort study aimed at evaluating the impact of personalized rehabilitation guidance delivered through the WeChat Official Accounts Platform on functional recovery and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Ninety patients diagnosed with KOA who underwent joint replacement surgery were recruited from two orthopedic wards. Patients from Orthopedic Ward 1 were assigned to the observation group, and patients from Orthopedic Ward 2 were assigned to the control group. The control group received traditional rehabilitation guidance, while the observation group received personalized rehabilitation guidance through the WeChat Official Accounts Platform in addition to traditional guidance. Key observation indicators included the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). The observation group demonstrated significantly higher SF-36 and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale scores and lower NRS scores. These findings indicate that the personalized rehabilitation model effectively improves clinical outcomes in KOA patients. Personalized care plans delivered through the WeChat Official Accounts Platform significantly improve the quality of life, alleviate pain, and enhance knee joint function in KOA patients. This innovative, accessible, and cost-effective approach shows great promise for widespread application in home-based rehabilitation, addressing healthcare disparities and improving outcomes for patients. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06754241.