3.5. Adjustments before the Full RCT
RECRUITMENT
Based on the results from this pilot and feasibility study and from the information obtained at the final workshop with the participating physiotherapists, a number of adjustments are necessary before continuing to a full RCT. To improve the recruitment rate, physiotherapists and occupational therapists at the orthopedic department will inform patients about the study and provide a short, written information sheet before the patient is discharged. Before measuring postural sway with the IMU, the procedure needs to be standardized, with clearer, written instructions provided to the physiotherapists. Postural sway also needs to be measured more frequently during the intervention period to obtain improved information on how postural sway changes over time. Moreover, in order for the physiotherapist to give feedback to the patient, information from the IMU needs to be available in time before the next planned home visit. This is to ensure that the participants receive an update on their training and mobilization. Since not reporting adherence in clinical trials can influence the therapeutic validity of the trial, adherence will also need to be measured in the full RCT [