The effect of a single pre-operative physiotherapy session on physical function in elderly patients following abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Surgery
- Registration Number
- PACTR201809874713904
- Lead Sponsor
- Rozelle Labuschagne
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
60 years and older (as per the United Nations agreed minimum age in reference to the elderly (WHO, 2016)).
Walking with or without a mobility aid
Scheduled for elective abdominal surgery (with abdominal surgery being defined as any incision below the diaphragm and above the inguinal ligament).
At least one week delay before surgery
Proficient in English
Individuals with a known documented diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnosed with an acute respiratory infection within two weeks of potential study participation
Cardiovascular instability (such as unstable angina and NYHA class 4 heart failure)
Use of immunosuppressive medication for 30 days before surgery
Surgery with associated chest wall manipulation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method