TY - GEN A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Eschenbeck, Philipp T1 - Core Outcome Sets – Studien vergleichbar machen T2 - Ergopraxis Y1 - 2017 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-100242 SN - 1439-2283 SN - 1869-5507 VL - 10 IS - 5 SP - 10 EP - 11 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Blank, Julia A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Schmerzhafte Schwimmerschulter T2 - Zeitschrift für Physiotherapeuten : Pt Y1 - 2019 SN - 1614-0397 IS - 12 SP - 56 EP - 60 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Girbig, Maria A1 - Freiberg, Alice A1 - Deckert, Stefanie A1 - Druschke, Diana A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Nienhaus, Albert A1 - Seidler, Andreas T1 - Work-related exposures and disorders among physical therapists: experiences and beliefs of professional representatives assessed using a qualitative approach T2 - Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology Y1 - 2017 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-016-0147-0 SN - 1745-6673 VL - 12 IS - 1 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Freiberg, Alice A1 - Kirschner, Stephan A1 - Seidler, Andreas A1 - Schmitt, Jochen T1 - Physical Examination Tests for the Diagnosis of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture T2 - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Y1 - 2013 U6 - https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2013.4906 SN - 1938-1344 SN - 0190-6011 VL - 43 IS - 11 SP - 804 EP - 813 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Dexel, Julian A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Kasten, Philip T1 - Pathomechanismus, Diagnostik und Therapie der Skapuladyskinesie beim Wurfsportler T2 - Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin Y1 - 2013 U6 - https://doi.org/10.5960/dzsm.2012.084 SN - 0344-5925 SN - 2510-5264 VL - 64 IS - 9 SP - 267 EP - 72 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Leitlinien und die Profession Physiotherapie T2 - Physioscience Y1 - 2017 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1567232 SN - 1860-3092 SN - 1860-3351 VL - 13 IS - 04 SP - 153 EP - 154 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Karstens, Sven A1 - Braun, Tobias A1 - Bruderer-Hofstetter, Marina A1 - Diermayr, Gudrun A1 - Gafner, Simone A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Pott, Claudia A1 - Rausch, Anne-Kathrin A1 - Rogan, Slavko T1 - Relevanz und nicht mehr nur Signifikanz - Einbindung und Interpretation von Konfidenzintervallen zur Beurteilung von Behandlungseffekten T2 - Physioscience Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1741-9702 SN - 1860-3351 SN - 1860-3092 VL - 18 IS - 02 SP - 49 EP - 51 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Ehrenbrusthoff, Katja A1 - Braun, Tobias A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Happe, Lisa A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Adherence to evidence-based practice across healthcare professionals in Germany : results from a cross-sectional, nationwide survey T2 - BMC Health Services Research Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08682-z SN - 1472-6963 IS - 22 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Braun, Tobias A1 - Ehrenbrusthoff, Katja A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Happe, Lisa A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Adhärenz und Einflussfaktoren evidenzbasierter Praxis in der physiotherapeutischen Versorgung in Deutschland - eine Querschnittstudie T2 - Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen (ZEFQ) Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zefq.2021.10.004 SN - 1865-9217 VL - 168 SP - 8 EP - 20 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Scheffler, Bettina A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Implementing Osteoarthritis Guidelines in Physiotherapy in Germany : study protocol of a mixed-method study using the theoretical domains framework and the behaviour change wheel T2 - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2022.02.520 SN - 1063-4584 VL - 30 IS - Supplement 1 SP - S386 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Physiotherapy for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis in Germany : a survey of current practice T2 - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2022.02.575 SN - 1063-4584 VL - 30 IS - Supplement 1 SP - S422 EP - S423 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Braun, Tobias A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Warum wir Forschungsprioritäten zur Vermeidung von Research Waste brauchen T2 - Physioscience Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1392-8428 SN - 1860-3351 SN - 1860-3092 VL - 17 IS - 2 SP - 49 EP - 51 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Bremer, Alexander A1 - Napierala-Komp, Simone A1 - Hauke, Jeannine A1 - Menke, Chiara Julia A1 - Glaubitz, Andreas A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Program evaluation GLA:D®Germany: a mixed-methods: study using the RE-AIM wuest framework T2 - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2024.02.788 SN - 1063-4584 VL - 32 IS - Supplement 1 SP - S530 EP - S531 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Bremer, Alexander A1 - Napierala-Komp, Simone A1 - Hauke, Jeannine A1 - Menke, Chiara Julia A1 - Glaubitz, Andreas T1 - Implementation of GLA:D® in Germany – changes in patient outcomes after a 3-month follow-up T2 - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2024.02.802 SN - 1063-4584 VL - 32 IS - Supplement 1 SP - S539 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Happe, Lisa A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Barriers and facilitators to guidline use in Osteoarthritis care: a qualitative study among Physiotherapists T2 - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2024.02.775 SN - 1063-4584 VL - 32 IS - Supplement 1 SP - S520 EP - S521 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Elser, Alexander A1 - Lange, Marina A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Schäfer, Axel T1 - Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality Interventions for People With Chronic Pain: Scoping Review T2 - JMIR XR Spatial Comput N2 - Background: Chronic pain is a growing health problem worldwide with a significant impact on individuals and societies. In regard to treatment, there is a gap between guideline recommendations and common practice in health care, especially concerning cognitive and psychological interventions. Virtual reality (VR) may provide a way to improve this situation. A growing body of evidence indicates that VR therapy has positive effects on pain and physical function. However, there is limited knowledge about barriers and facilitators to the implementation of VR interventions for people with chronic pain in health care settings. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the barriers and facilitators involved in implementing VR interventions for people with chronic pain. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of the German and English literature using the MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, PEDro, LILACS, and Web of Science (inception to November 2023) databases, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies reporting barriers and facilitators to the implementation of VR interventions for people with chronic pain, as reported by patients or health care professionals. Two reviewers systematically screened the abstracts and full texts of retrieved articles according to the inclusion criteria. All mentioned barriers and facilitators were extracted and categorized according to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Results: The database search resulted in 1864 records after removal of duplicates. From the 14 included studies, 30 barriers and 33 facilitators from the patient perspective and 2 facilitators from the health care professional perspective were extracted. Barriers reported by people with chronic pain were most frequently assigned to the TDF domains environmental context (60%) and skills (16.7%). Most facilitators were found in three domains for both the patients and health care professionals: beliefs about consequences (30.3%), emotions (18.2%), and environmental context (18.2%). Conclusions: The findings of this review can inform the development of strategies for future implementations of VR interventions for people with chronic pain. Additionally, further research should address knowledge gaps about the perspective of health care professionals regarding the implementation of VR interventions for people with chronic pain. KW - Physiotherapie, chronischer Schmerz, Virtual Reality Y1 - 2024 UR - https://xr.jmir.org/2024/1/e53129 U6 - https://doi.org/10.2196/53129 VL - 1/2024 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Pieper, Dawid A1 - Pachanov, Alexander A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Prill, Robert A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Shehu, Eni A1 - Song, Yang A1 - Amer, Yasser Sami A1 - Stein, Airton Tetelbom A1 - Choi, Kyung-Eun Anna T1 - Locally adapted guidelines: a scoping review T2 - Systematic Reviews N2 - Background Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) often fail to be fully implemented in practice. One barrier to CPG implementation is inconsistency between recommendations and existing practice patterns. This can include patients, personnel, structure, availability of resources, cultural and ethical values. To account for this, it is feasible to tailor national CPGs to a regional or local context (e.g. hospital). Local ownership can be beneficial and help to implement the guideline without affecting guideline validity. This process is also known as guideline adaptation. We aimed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effectiveness of locally adapted CPGs. Methods We performed a scoping review, following the JBI guidance. The scoping review was registered with the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/3ed2w). The intervention had to be a locally adapted guideline (locally meaning adapted to any delineated area and/or entity at subnational and/or transnational level). Co-interventions were accepted. We did not restrict the control group. As we considered locally adapted guidelines as an intervention, and it seems feasible to test locally adapted guidelines in trials, we only considered RCTs, including cluster-RCTs. PubMed and Embase were searched in November 2024. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, full-text articles, and charted data. Conflicts were resolved by involving a third reviewer. Data were summarized descriptively. The findings were discussed with knowledge users. Results Five cluster RCTs reported in 8 publications and published between 2000 and 2010, were included. The trials originated from the UK, Scotland, Australia, the US, and the Netherlands. The adapted CPGs focused on diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, mental disorders, and menorrhagia and urinary incontinence. The number of sites (e.g. practices) ranged from 4 to 30. Reporting was mostly insufficient to understand how adaptation was performed. Interventions always included some form of dissemination, such as educational meetings or workshops. Conclusions There is a lack of RCTs investigating the effectiveness of locally adapted guidelines. A systematic review is unwarranted due to the clinical and methodological heterogeneity of these trials. The identified studies were largely conducted over 20 years ago, highlighting a significant knowledge gap. The reasons for the lack of similar studies today are unclear, which is surprising given advances in adaptation frameworks in guideline development. As the importance of contextualization is emphasized, future studies on locally adapted guidelines should be conducted with strong rationale supported by local data. Without a sound rationale, there is a risk that evidence-based, high-quality guidelines could be undermined. In future trials, authors should closely adhere to reporting guidelines. Systematic review registration https://osf.io/3ed2w. KW - Leitlinien KW - Guideline KW - Scoping Review Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02808-0 SN - 2046-4053 VL - 14 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 9 PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC ER - TY - GEN A1 - Pieper, Dawid A1 - Behnke, Eva‐Maria A1 - Dumke, Rieke A1 - Kehr‐Fuckel, Christel A1 - Radow, Carolin A1 - Schulze, Nils A1 - Follmann, Markus A1 - Schaefer, Corinna A1 - Prill, Robert A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Choi, Kyung‐Eun (Anna) A1 - Fischer, Lena T1 - Awareness of adapting clinical practice guidelines to a local context T2 - Clinical and public health guidelines N2 - Background Guideline recommendations are often not implemented in practice. This can be attributed to factors such as patient preferences and characteristics, structural conditions, personnel or other resources, as well as cultural or ethical aspects. Adaptations to the local context (e.g., regional or hospital) result in so-called locally adapted guidelines (LAGL), which could improve implementation. We aimed to assess the awareness of LAGL among guideline developers in Germany. Methods An online survey was conducted via LimeSurvey in May 2024. The questionnaire, designed based on literature and expert opinions, consisted of 23 items, predominantly with dichotomous response options. Recruitment was conducted via email. Direct contact addresses were identified using the German guideline registry (n = 397). Additionally, a mailing list distribution was conducted through the guidelines working group of the German Network for Evidence-Based Medicine (n = 316). Only fully completed questionnaires were included in the analysis. Data cleaning and descriptive analysis were performed using Excel. Results A total of 63 questionnaires were fully completed. The most represented groups were physicians (65%) and methodologists (24%), most frequently in coordination (76%) or as group members (62%). The most judicious reasons for developing a LAGL were differences in patient populations (48%), currency of recommendations (46%), and patient values and preferences (44%). The most commonly cited likely reasons for developing a LAGL were economic considerations (32%), differences in patient populations (30%), and currency of recommendations (30%). Many respondents (59%) were aware of the possibility of adapting existing guidelines to the local context. Among these, approximately half (49%) had already locally adapted a guideline, with 75% using an adaptation framework. Discussion LAGLs are known among guideline developers in Germany and are generally developed using adaptation frameworks. Potential reasons for preparing LAGLs are diverse, with some discrepancies between perceived valid and likely reasons. Highlights Over half (59%) of surveyed clinical practice guideline (CPG) developers in Germany were aware of the possibility of adapting CPGs to local contexts, and nearly half of them had practical experience doing so. Although several adaptation frameworks exist, only 44% of experienced adaptors were familiar with them, and among users, many found them only partly helpful. Differences in patient populations, outdated recommendations, and patient values were rated as the most valid reasons for local CPG adaptation, while economic factors were seen as the most likely driver in practice. Despite existing awareness, guideline adaptation to local settings remains underutilized and lacks structured implementation, highlighting the need for clearer definitions, better resources, and more practical examples. KW - Leitlinien Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/gin2.70025 SN - 2836-3973 VL - 2 IS - 3 SP - 1 EP - 7 PB - Wiley CY - Hobken, New Jersey ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Napierala-Komp, Simone A1 - Hauke, Jeannine A1 - Strunk, Chiara Julia A1 - Glaubitz, Andreas A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Einfluss einer zweitägigen Schulung auf das Wissen und die Sicherheit deutscher Physiotherapeut*innen in der Versorgung von Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose : eine Prä-Post-Studie T2 - Physioscience : Wissenschaft & Forschung in der Physiotherapie N2 - Hintergrund In Leitlinien wird Bewegungstherapie in Kombination mit Edukation zur Behandlung von Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose empfohlen. Im Jahr 2013 wurde das Programm „Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark“ (GLA:D) initiiert, das Patient*innen eine einheitliche evidenzbasierte Behandlung gewährleisten soll. Therapeut*innen müssen an einem zweitägigen Kurs teilnehmen, in dem die Inhalte des strukturierten Edukations- und Übungsprogramms vermittelt werden. Ziel Untersuchung des Effekts der zweitägigen Schulung auf das subjektiv wahrgenommene Wissen und die empfundene Sicherheit von Physiotherapeut*innen in der Versorgung von Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose. Methode Physiotherapeut*innen nahmen unmittelbar vor und 2 Wochen nach der Schulung an einer Online-Befragung teil. Erfasst wurden u. a. das Vertrauen in die eigenen Kompetenzen zur Erbringung einer leitliniengerechten Therapie für Patient*innen mit Arthrose, das Wissen über Behandlungsempfehlungen sowie die Kenntnis von Leitlinien. Die Effektivität der Schulung wurde im Rahmen eines Vorher-Nachher-Vergleichs evaluiert. Ergebnisse Von 290 geschulten Physiotherapeut*innen nahmen 254 an der ersten Befragung teil (Rücklaufquote: 87,6 %), darunter 114 Frauen (44,9 %). Das Durchschnittsalter der Befragten betrug 35 Jahre (± 10,7). Insgesamt 83 Therapeut*innen (32,7 %) verfügten über einen akademischen Abschluss. Der zweite Fragebogen wurde von 85 Personen beantwortet (Rücklaufquote: 29,3 %). Die Teilnahme an der zweitägigen Schulung führte zu positiven Veränderungen beim subjektiv wahrgenommenen Wissen und bei der empfundenen Sicherheit zur Durchführung leitliniengerechter Therapie. Über 98 % der Befragten fühlten sich nach dem Kurs dahingehend geschult und in der Lage, Trainingstherapie und Edukation gemäß den aktuellen Leitlinien zu erbringen. Schlussfolgerung Die Teilnahme an der zweitägigen GLA:D-Schulung führte zu Verbesserungen beim subjektiv wahrgenommenen Wissen und bei der empfundenen Sicherheit von Physiotherapeut*innen zur Behandlung von Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose. Diese Ergebnisse unterstreichen die Bedeutung gezielter Schulungsmaßnahmen zur Sicherstellung einer umfassenden Implementierung von Evidenz und Leitlinienempfehlungen in der klinischen Praxis. Studienregistrierung Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien (DRKS00 032 853) N2 - Background Clinical practice guidelines recommend a combination of exercise therapy and education for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Initiated in 2013, the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) programme ensures standardised and evidence-based treatment. In a two-day training course, therapists are trained to provide the structured education and exercise program. Aim To evaluate the effect of the two-day training course on physiotherapists’ subjectively perceived knowledge and confidence in treating hip and knee osteoarthritis. Methods Physiotherapists completed online surveys immediately before and two weeks after the GLA:D training course. They were asked to rate their confidence in providing guideline-adherent therapy for osteoarthritis, their beliefs about the evidence supporting different treatment options, and awareness of clinical practice guidelines. The effectiveness of the training course was evaluated using a pre- and post-training comparison. Results Of a total of 290 physiotherapists invited, 254 responded to the first survey (response rate: 87.6 %), including 114 women (44.9 %). The mean age of the respondents was 35 years (± 10.7). A total of 83 therapists (32.7 %) had obtained a higher academic degree. The follow-up questionnaire was completed by 85 respondents (response rate: 29.3 %). The two-day training course resulted in improvements in both subjectively perceived knowledge and confidence in providing guideline-adherent therapy. Over 98 % of respondents felt well-trained and able to provide exercise therapy and education according to guideline recommendations. Conclusions Participation in the two-day GLA:D training course led to positive changes in physiotherapists’ subjectively perceived knowledge and confidence in the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. These findings underscore the need for targeted education to ensure the comprehensive implementation of evidence and guideline recommendations in clinical practice. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00032853) T2 - Impact of a two-day training course on knowledge and confidence of German physiotherapists in the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis : a pre-post study KW - Physiotherapie KW - Arthrose Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2437-9070 SN - 1860-3092 IS - 2 SP - 1 EP - 10 PB - Georg Thieme Verlag KG CY - Stuttgart ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bruderer-Hofstetter, Marina A1 - Braun, Tobias A1 - Gafner, Simone A1 - Karstens, Sven A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Rausch, Anne-Kathrin A1 - Rogan, Slavko A1 - Saal, Susanne A1 - Wondrasch, Barbara T1 - 20 Jahre physioscience – im Gleichschritt mit den Entwicklungen in der Physiotherapie T2 - Physioscience : Wissenschaft & Forschung in der Physiotherapie Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2566-8472 SN - 1860-3092 VL - 21 IS - 3 SP - 101 EP - 103 PB - Georg Thieme Verlag KG CY - Stuttgart ER - TY - GEN A1 - Scheffler, Bettina A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Bridging the gap : wie Implementierungsforschung die Physiotherapie verbessern kann T2 - Physioscience : Wissenschaft & Forschung in der Physiotherapie N2 - Seit den Anfängen der physiotherapeutischen Forschung, der Forderung nach evidenzbasierter Physiotherapiepraxis sowie der Etablierung der Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) wurde ein umfassender Korpus qualitativ hochwertiger Primär- und Sekundärliteratur geschaffen, der eine wissenschaftlich begründete Entscheidungsfindung in der Physiotherapie ermöglicht [1] [2]. Die Veröffentlichung der Forschungsergebnisse allein reicht jedoch nicht aus, entscheidend ist die Umsetzung in die Praxis. Im Durchschnitt dauert es etwa 17 Jahre, bis neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse tatsächlich in den klinischen Alltag einfließen und weniger als 50 Prozent davon finden überhaupt den Weg in die dauerhafte praktische Anwendung. Der Rest bleibt ungenutzt und steht Patient*innen damit nicht zur Verfügung [3] [4]. KW - Implementierungsforschung Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2527-8921 SN - 1860-3092 VL - 21 IS - 02 SP - 53 EP - 55 PB - Thieme CY - Stuttgart ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bahns, Carolin A1 - Scheffler, Bettina A1 - Bremer, Alexander A1 - Kopkow, Christian T1 - Measuring guideline adherence in physiotherapy : a scoping review of methodological approaches T2 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice N2 - RationaleClinical practice guidelines summarise the existing evidence on specific health conditions and aim to optimise quality of care by providing evidence‐based recommendations. Studies have reported a gap between research findings and clinical practice in physiotherapy. Guideline adherence is often used as a measure of agreement between therapeutic care and guideline recommendations. However, there is currently no standardised methodological approach for measuring guideline adherence.Aims and ObjectiveThe objective of this scoping review was to summarise the methods and results of studies that assessed guideline adherence in physiotherapy.MethodsMEDLINE, EMBASE, PEDro and CENTRAL databases were searched for relevant literature up to December 2022. Published reports of observational studies and controlled clinical trials that provided information on the assessment of guideline adherence in physiotherapists were included. The selection process was performed independently by two reviewers. The methodological quality of the identified reports was not assessed. Results were summarised narratively.ResultsFrom a total of 2560 potentially relevant records, 53 reports were included in the analysis. Physiotherapists' adherence to guidelines was primarily assessed in the context of musculoskeletal conditions, such as low back pain (n = 25, 47.2%) and osteoarthritis (n = 8, 15.1%). A wide range of measurement approaches were used with the majority of reports using web‐based surveys (n = 21, 39.6%), followed by chart reviews (n = 17, 32.1%). Most reports (n = 21, 39.6%) provided information on the level of adherence in terms of frequency dichotomising (self‐reported) clinical practice as adherent or non‐adherent. Adherence rates varied widely between included reports.ConclusionsAlthough the large number of included reports indicates a high level of interest in the topic of guideline adherence, there is considerable heterogeneity between studies regarding the methodological approaches used to assess guideline adherence in physiotherapists. This reduces the comparability of the study results.Trial RegistrationINPLASY (registration no. 202250081). Registered on 12th May 2022. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.14218 SN - 1356-1294 SN - 1365-2753 SP - 1 EP - 10 PB - Wiley ER - TY - GEN A1 - Stenzel, Julia A1 - Kopkow, Christian A1 - Bahns, Carolin T1 - Nutzung mobiler Gesundheits-Apps durch Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose in Deutschland : eine Online-Befragung T1 - Use of mobile health apps by individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis in Germany : a web-based survey T2 - Physioscience : Wissenschaft & Forschung in der Physiotherapie N2 - Hintergrund Arthrose ist die häufigste degenerative Gelenkerkrankung weltweit und betrifft auch in Deutschland einen großen Teil der Bevölkerung. Zur Linderung von Beschwerden und zum Erhalt der Gelenkfunktion wird in Leitlinien vor allem Edukation und Bewegungstherapie empfohlen. Mobile Gesundheits-Apps mit integrierten Heimübungsprogrammen können eine sinnvolle Ergänzung zur physiotherapeutischen Behandlung darstellen. Unklar ist jedoch, inwieweit solche Anwendungen tatsächlich zum Krankheitsmanagement verwendet werden. Ziel Untersuchung der Nutzung mobiler Gesundheits-Apps durch Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose in Deutschland. Methode Von Juli bis August 2024 wurde eine deutschlandweite Online-Befragung unter Personen mit Hüft- und Kniegelenksarthrose durchgeführt. Erhoben wurden u. a. der Bekanntheitsgrad und die Nutzung allgemeiner sowie arthrosespezifischer Gesundheits-Apps, Gründe gegen die Nutzung und weitere Einflussfaktoren. Die Daten wurden deskriptiv mithilfe von Microsoft Excel ausgewertet. Ergebnisse Von insgesamt 88 Teilnehmenden konnten die Antworten von 68 in die Auswertung einbezogen werden. Das Durchschnittsalter der Teilnehmenden lag bei 65,8 (± 8,7) Jahren, 85,3 Prozent (58/68) waren weiblich. Dem Großteil der Befragten (58/68, 85,3 %) waren mobile Gesundheits-Apps grundsätzlich bekannt, 41,2 Prozent (28/68) hatten bereits eine solche App genutzt. Apps, die speziell für Personen mit Arthrose entwickelt wurden, waren weniger bekannt (37/68, 54,4 %). Gleichzeitig zeigten sich 58,9 Prozent (40/68) offen für eine zukünftige Nutzung von mobilen Apps mit integrierten Übungsprogrammen, wenn diese von medizinischem Fachpersonal empfohlen würden. Als zentrale Hinderungsgründe für die Nutzung einer solchen Gesundheits-App nannten die Teilnehmenden eine fehlende persönliche Interaktion sowie Unsicherheiten bei der korrekten Übungsausführung. Schlussfolgerungen Obwohl unter den Teilnehmenden generelles Interesse an der Nutzung mobiler Gesundheits-Apps besteht, ist die aktuelle Zahl der Nutzer*innen gering. Um das Potenzial solcher Anwendungen bei der Behandlung von Personen mit Arthrose besser auszuschöpfen, sollten Aufklärung und gezielte Empfehlungen durch Ärzt*innen und Physiotherapeut*innen verstärkt werden. Mobile Gesundheits-Apps könnten so zur Unterstützung von Bewegungstherapie und zur Förderung der Eigenverantwortung der Patient*innen beitragen. N2 - Background Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease worldwide and is also highly prevalent in Germany. Education and exercise therapy are recommended as first-line treatments in clinical practice guidelines to reduce pain and improve physical function. Physiotherapy can be complemented by mobile health apps that provide home exercise programs. However, it is unclear to what extent such applications are used for disease management. Aim To investigate the use of mobile health apps among individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis in Germany. Method In a nationwide web-based survey conducted between July and August 2024, individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis were asked about awareness and use of mobile health apps, particularly those specific for osteoarthritis, as well as potential reasons for non-use and other influencing factors. The data were analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel. Results A total of 88 individuals participated in the survey, of whom 68 were included in the analysis. The mean age of participants was 65.8 (± 8,7) years, and 85.3 % (58/68) were female. Most respondents (58/68, 85.3 %) were familiar with mobile health apps, and 41.2 % (28/68) had previously used at least one. Apps specifically developed for persons with osteoarthritis were less well known (31/68, 45.6 %). Nevertheless, 58,9 % (40/68) of respondents expressed interest to use exercise-based apps in the future, if recommended by healthcare professionals. The main barriers to mobile health app use were lack of personal contact and uncertainty about how to perform the exercises correctly. Conclusions Although there was a widespread interest among participants in using mobile health apps for osteoarthritis management, actual usage remained low. In order to integrate such applications more effectively into osteoarthritis management, healthcare professionals, in particular physicians and physiotherapists, should provide targeted education and recommendations. The use of mobile health apps can complement exercise therapy and encourage patients to take a more active role in managing their condition. KW - Arthrose KW - Selbstmanagement KW - Digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen KW - Gesundheits-Apps KW - Online-Befragung KW - Osteoarthritis KW - Self-management KW - Digital health KW - Health apps KW - Survey Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2653-1376 SN - 1860-3092 SP - 1 EP - 9 PB - Georg Thieme Verlag KG CY - Stuttgart ER -