The impact of physical training on length of hospital stay and physical function in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of hospitalization worldwide. Bed rest with low levels of physical activity is common during periods of hospitalization and leads to functional decline as well as increased risk of complications. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of supervised physical training during hospitalization with CAP compared with standard usual care for CAP on length of hospital stay, risk of readmission, mortality risk, physical capacity, muscle and fat mass, muscle strength, metabolic function, systemic inflammation, health-related quality of life, and physical activity level.

Methods

This study is a randomized controlled trial with three parallel experimental arms. Based on a sample size calculation, a total of 210 pati

SUBMITTER: Ryrso CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8397876 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature