Preventing Loss of Weight, Fat Free Mass and Activities of Daily Living

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hip Fracture; Arthrosis

• Registration Number: NCT00373971
• Lead Sponsor: University of Aarhus

Brief Summary

Malnutrition of elder orthopaedic patients leads to weight loss and loss of fat free mass. Changes in the individual's nutritional status and body composition may adversely affect the patient's postoperative level of activity.

Aim. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to report changes in postoperative weight, FFM and functions vital to daily living in a group of elder orthopaedic patients that were actively involved in their nutritional care during the hospital stay.

Detailed Description

Malnutrition of elder orthopaedic patients leads to weight loss and loss of fat free mass. Changes in the individual's nutritional status and body composition may adversely affect the patient's postoperative level of activity.

Aim. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to report changes in postoperative weight, FFM and functions vital to daily living in a group of elder orthopaedic patients that were actively involved in their nutritional care during the hospital stay.

Method. The study comprises 253 patients aged 65+ and admitted either for hip- or knee replacement or with a fractured hip. Following a quasi-experimental design, 142 patients were allocated to the control group and 109 patients to the intervention group. The intervention programme focused on patients' involvement in their nutritional care. Body composition by bio impedance and functional status by a standard chart were assessed at admission and four months postoperatively.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1995-11
• Study Completion: 1998-07
• Status Verified: 2006-09
• Study First Submitted: 2006-09-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-09-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-09-07
• Study First Posted: 2006-09-08
• Last Update Posted: 2006-09-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 252

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 65 and above admitted either for elective hip- or knee replacement or acute with a fractured hip were allocated to the study. Patients included in the study were to stay in hospital for more than 7 days and agree on coming to the outpatient clinic for a follow-up four months after surgery.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Patients who refused to participate, patients were not able to understand the instructions,or received dietary treatment due to DM. Patients who suffered from cancer, gastrointestinal disorders or were undergoing steroid treatment. In addition, patients who were unable to participate due to serious heart disorders; or were transferred to intensive or cardiac units after surgery and did not return to the ward.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Fatt Free Mass
Changes in ADL-activities
Changes in weight

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
energy intake
Protein intake

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

County hopital of Koge; 🇩🇰 Koge, Denmark