Augmented exercise in hospital improves physical performance and reduces negative post hospitalization events: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme versus usual care, on physical performance, quality of life and healthcare utilisation for frail older medical patients in the acute setting.

Methods

This was a parallel single-blinded randomised controlled trial. Within 2 days of admission, older medical inpatients with an anticipated length of stay ≥3 days, needing assistance/aid to walk, were blindly randomly allocated to the intervention or control group. Until discharge, both groups received twice daily, Monday-to-Friday half-hour assisted exercises, assisted by a staff physiotherapist. The intervention group completed tailored strengthening and balance exercises; the control group performed stretching and relaxation exercises. Length of sta

SUBMITTER: McCullagh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7007685 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature