Implementing affordable technology to improve mobility and physical activity in an inpatient rehabilitation setting; a feasibility study.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Mobility limitations; Physical inactivity; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000938808
• Lead Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-07-19
• Last Update Posted: 12 September 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients receiving the clinical intervention:
Adults admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital for rehabilitation with
• reduced mobility (Short Physical Performance Battery score of less than 12/12)
• a clinician-assessed capacity for improvement in mobility
• a likely life expectancy of more than 6 months, estimated by a score of three or less on a modified version of the Implicit Illness Severity Scale
• an anticipated length of stay of at least 3 weeks from the date of randomisation

Therapists receiving the implementation strategies and delivering the clinical intervention:
Eligible therapists will be physiotherapists employed within SESLHD who provide inpatient rehabilitation to people with decreased mobility in the Rehabilitation ward (Parks 1 West) of Prince of Wales Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria for patient-participants will be:
• a marked cognitive impairment (MMSE <24 or MoCA <18) unless caregiver present and willing and able to use digital devices with patient
• insufficient English language skills to participate in rehabilitation.
• inadequate vision to use the devices (less than 6/18 on the Snellen Chart)
• a medical condition precluding exercise (unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled metabolic diseases, large abdominal aortic aneurysm or a weight-bearing restriction)
• inability to balance safely in standing despite the assistance of a staff member or the nominated support person or walking aid

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified