Effects of a Multidimensional Exercise Program on Cardiac Surgery Patients
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Enrollment
- 92
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in Fried's Phenotype of Frailty Status and Frailty Criteria
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial study aims to examine the effects of a multidimensional exercise program in cardiac surgery patients. The following hypotheses were tested: patients who received the exercise program will report significant improvement in frailty after the 12-week multidimensional exercise program. Subjects are randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive a 12-week multidimensional exercise program. Data are collected by using medical records and structural questionnaires, measuring handgrip strength, and a four-meter walk test at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Detailed Description
This study aims to develop a multidimensional exercise program and examine the effects of an exercise program on cardiac surgery patients. An experimental design is used. Subjects are recruited using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to the intervention or control group using the block randomization method. Patients in the intervention group will receive a 12-week multidimensional exercise program, including individual nursing consultation, an exercise program that includes moderate intensity walking for 30-45 minutes per day, three days per week combined resistance exercise, nutrition assessment, and instructions, and support. Data are collected by using medical records and structural questionnaires, measuring handgrip strength, and a four-meter walk test at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0, and data analysis methods include descriptive statistics, independent t-test, chi-square, and generalized estimating equation.
Investigators
Ai-Fu Chiou
Professor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in Fried's Phenotype of Frailty Status and Frailty Criteria
Time Frame: baseline, 6week, 12 week
Changes from baseline Fried's Phenotype of Frailty include five criteria: weight loss, exhaustion, weakness, slowness, and low physical activity at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Each criteria was identified as positive and negative. Frail was defined if more than two criteria were positive. Pre-frail was defined if one criteria was positive.