Physical performance following acute high-risk abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute high-risk abdominal (AHA) surgery is associated with high mortality, multiple postoperative complications and prolonged hospital stay. Further development of strategies for enhanced recovery programs following AHA surgery is needed. The aim of this study was to describe physical performance and barriers to independent mobilization among patients who received AHA surgery (postoperative days [POD] 1-7).

Methods

Patients undergoing AHA surgery were consecutively enrolled from a university hospital in Denmark. In the first postoperative week, all patients were evaluated daily with regards to physical performance, using the Cumulated Ambulation Score (CAS; 0-6 points) to assess basic mobility and the activPAL monitor to assess the 24-hour physical activity level.

SUBMITTER: Jonsson LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5785288 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature