Progressive multi-component home-based physical therapy for deconditioned older adults following acute hospitalization: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine whether a progressive multicomponent physical therapy intervention in the home setting can improve functional mobility for deconditioned older adults following acute hospitalization.

Design

Randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Patient homes in the Denver, CO, metropolitan area.

Participants

A total of 22 homebound older adults age 65 and older (mean ± SD; 85.4 ±7.83); 12 were randomized to intervention group and 10 to the control group.

Intervention

The progressive multicomponent intervention consisted of home-based progressive strength, mobility and activities of daily living training. The control group consisted of usual care rehabilitation.

Measurements

A 4-meter walking speed, modified Physical Performance Test, Short Ph

SUBMITTER: Stevens-Lapsley JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637964 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature