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Crowe C, Naughton C, de Foubert M, Cummins H, McCullagh R, Skelton DA, Dahly D, Palmer B, O'Flynn B, Tedesco S. Treatment effect analysis of the Frailty Care Bundle (FCB) in a cohort of patients in acute care settings. Aging Clin Exp Res 2024; 36:187. [PMID: 39254891 PMCID: PMC11387438 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-024-02840-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of using machine learning approaches to objectively differentiate the mobilization patterns, measured via accelerometer sensors, of patients pre- and post-intervention. METHODS The intervention tested the implementation of a Frailty Care Bundle to improve mobilization, nutrition and cognition in older orthopedic patients. The study recruited 120 participants, a sub-group analysis was undertaken on 113 patients with accelerometer data (57 pre-intervention and 56 post-intervention), the median age was 78 years and the majority were female. Physical activity data from an ankle-worn accelerometer (StepWatch 4) was collected for each patient during their hospital stay. These data contained daily aggregated gait variables. Data preprocessing included the standardization of step counts and feature computation. Subsequently, a binary classification model was trained. A systematic hyperparameter optimization approach was applied, and feature selection was performed. Two classifier models, logistic regression and Random Forest, were investigated and Shapley values were used to explain model predictions. RESULTS The Random Forest classifier demonstrated an average balanced accuracy of 82.3% (± 1.7%) during training and 74.7% (± 8.2%) for the test set. In comparison, the logistic regression classifier achieved a training accuracy of 79.7% (± 1.9%) and a test accuracy of 77.6% (± 5.5%). The logistic regression model demonstrated less overfitting compared to the Random Forest model and better performance on the hold-out test set. Stride length was consistently chosen as a key feature in all iterations for both models, along with features related to stride velocity, gait speed, and Lyapunov exponent, indicating their significance in the classification. CONCLUSION The best performing classifier was able to distinguish between patients pre- and post-intervention with greater than 75% accuracy. The intervention showed a correlation with higher gait speed and reduced stride length. However, the question of whether these alterations are part of an adaptive process that leads to improved outcomes over time remains.
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- Colum Crowe
- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Lee Maltings Complex, Dyke Parad, T12R5CP, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- School of Clinical Therapies, University College Cork, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, G4 0BA, Scotland, UK
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- HRB Clinical Research Facility-UCC, and School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, T12 XF62, Ireland
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- HRB Clinical Research Facility-UCC, and School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, T12 XF62, Ireland
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Lee Maltings Complex, Dyke Parad, T12R5CP, Cork, Ireland
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Lee Maltings Complex, Dyke Parad, T12R5CP, Cork, Ireland.
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Saegusa H, Kojima I, Terao Y, Koyama S, Suzuki M, Tanaka S, Kimura Y, Otobe Y, Aoki T, Nishida S, Kitagawa Y, Yamada M. The impact of changes in physical activity on functional recovery for older inpatients in post-acute rehabilitation units. Eur Geriatr Med 2024:10.1007/s41999-024-01051-5. [PMID: 39249154 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-01051-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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PURPOSE The effect of increased physical activity duration on functional recovery in older inpatients in subacute settings is not well established. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and functional recovery in older patients receiving post-acute and subacute care. METHODS We analyzed cohort data of hospitalized older patients (age ≥ 65 years) in the post-acute rehabilitation units. The main outcome was functional independence measure (FIM) gain. Physical activity was measured using a triaxial accelerometer. Changes in sedentary behavior and total physical activity time from admission to discharge were measured as changes in each physical activity time. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between changes in physical activity and FIM gain. RESULTS A total of 210 patients were eligible for analysis. The mean age of the study patients was 83.6 ± 7.2 years, and 63.8% (n = 134) were female. According to the multivariate regression analysis, changes in sedentary behavior time were significantly associated with high recovery of FIM gain (odds ratio [OR] 0.996, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.993-1.000; p = 0.026), and changes in total physical activity time also showed a similar association (OR 1.006, 95% CI 1.000-1.011; p = 0.041). CONCLUSION Decreased sedentary behavior time and increased total physical activity time were significantly associated with high functional recovery in post-acute rehabilitation units. These results suggest that interventions for physical activity duration may be effective in improving activities of daily living in older post-acute and subacute patients.
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- Hiroki Saegusa
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shonan Keiiku Hospital, 4360 Endo, Fujisawa-City, Kanagawa, 252-0816, Japan.
- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan.
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Tsukuba University of Technology, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Yamato University, Osaka, Japan
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- Major of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- College of Science and Engineering, Health Science and Technology Course, Kanto Gakuin University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Physical Therapy Course, Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shonan Keiiku Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan
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Chen CT, Tung HH, Chen CW, Yang YR, Wang JL, Chang CM, Chen YC, Liang SH, Fan CH. Preventing functional decline in hospitalized older adults in medical ward: a best practice implementation project. JBI Evid Implement 2024; 22:271-280. [PMID: 38470609 PMCID: PMC11323752 DOI: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Functional decline frequently occurs in older adults in hospitals. The aim of this project was to promote evidence-based strategies for physical activity to prevent functional decline in hospitalized older adults in a medical center in southern Taiwan. METHODS This project was guided by the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework. Seven audit criteria were derived from a JBI evidence summary and a baseline audit involving 25 nurses and 30 hospitalized older adults was conducted to compare current practice with best practice recommendations. The JBI Getting Research into Practice (GRiP) approach was used to identify barriers to implementation, and strategies were developed to overcome those barriers. A follow-up audit was conducted to measure any changes in compliance. RESULTS After implementing the strategies, the pass rate of nursing staff improved in the physical activity knowledge test, rising from 56% to 88%. Compliance of nursing staff with providing physical activity instructions using evidence-based guidelines to hospitalized older adults reached 80%. The incidence of functional decline among hospitalized older adults decreased from 36.7% to 20%. CONCLUSIONS The results of this best practice implementation project suggest that initiating physical activity as early as possible for hospitalized older adults once their medical condition has stabilized can help prevent functional decline. SPANISH ABSTRACT http://links.lww.com/IJEBH/A171.
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- Chia-Te Chen
- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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Wen P, Sun L, Shen T, Wang Z. Factors impeding physical activity in older hospitalised patients: A qualitative meta-synthesis. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:3273-3282. [PMID: 38572996 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Older hospitalised patients have low levels of physical activity and multiple impairing factors. AIMS To systematically evaluate the perceived barriers to physical activity among older patients during hospitalisation, and provide reference for future intervention programs. DESIGN Following ENTREQ, do a systematic evaluation and synthesis of qualitative investigations. METHODS An exhaustive exploration was conducted across the CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, China Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science from their inception until August, 2023 to identify qualitative research on obstacles to physical activity among older hospital patients. The quality of the literature was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal tool for qualitative research. Meta-synthesis method was used to integrate the results. RESULTS In total, 8 literatures were included, 43 themes were extracted, and analogous research results were amalgamated to generate 10 categories and 3 syntheses: individual level, interpersonal influencing factors and hospital environment and resources level. CONCLUSION Older inpatients are faced with multiple barriers to physical activity. Medical staff should pay attention to changes in physical activity during hospitalisation, identify barriers to physical activity in older inpatients and provide references for promoting physical activity programs for the older. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This study is a meta-synthesis and does not require relevant contributions from patients or the public. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN Older patients are at low physical activity levels during hospitalisation. Older inpatients are faced with multiple barriers to physical activity. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Factors of physical activity impairment in hospitalised older patients should be considered in the context of health status, psychological factors, motivation and social support. Disease-induced psychological fallout has a greater impact on physical activity in the older.
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- Peiting Wen
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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McCaig JL, Gordon BA, Taylor CJ. Effectiveness of exercise intervention on physical and health outcomes in patients admitted to an acute medical ward: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:884-897. [PMID: 38533547 PMCID: PMC11118790 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241240637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of inpatient medical ward exercise on physical and health outcomes in adults compared with usual care. DATA SOURCES Medline, CINAHL and EMBASE were searched from inception to 20 April 2023. REVIEW METHODS Randomised-controlled trials in English that reported physical and health outcomes of adults who received an exercise intervention on an acute medical ward were included. Two reviewers independently extracted data. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro and TESTEX scales. The GRADE rating assessed the quality of evidence to evaluate the certainty of effect. Meta-analyses were performed where possible. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included, with 1273 unique participants (mean [SD] age, 75.5 [11] years), which compared exercise intervention with usual care. Low quality evidence demonstrated a significant improvement in aerobic capacity ([MD], 1.39 m [95% CI, 0.23, 2.55], p = 0.02) and maximum isometric strength ([MD], 2.3 kg [95% CI, 2.2, 2.4], p < 0.001) for the exercise intervention compared with usual care. Low quality evidence demonstrated no difference for in-hospital falls count ([OR], 1.93 [95% CI, 0.61, 6.12] p = 0.27) or mortality ([OR], 0.77 [95% CI, 0.48, 1.23], p = 0.27). Moderate quality evidence demonstrated no difference for length of stay ([MD], -0.10 days [95% CI, -0.31, 0.11] p = 0.36). CONCLUSION Exercise prescribed during an acute medical ward stay improves aerobic capacity and maximum isometric strength but may not reduce length of stay, in-hospital falls or mortality.
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- Jane L McCaig
- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
- Holsworth Research Initiative, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
- Holsworth Research Initiative, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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Kirk AG, Kimmel LA, Pereira J, Ekegren CL. The influence of hospital and home environments on physical activity and sedentary behaviour: Perceptions of people recovering from fractures. Injury 2024; 55:111488. [PMID: 38452700 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND A lack of evidence exists contrasting the factors that influence physical activity and sedentary behaviour in both hospital and home settings before and after discharge from acute hospitalisation for fractures. OBJECTIVE To describe and compare perceptions of environmental influences on physical activity in hospital and home settings in people recovering from fractures. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients hospitalised following fractures (hip fracture or multi-trauma), exploring the barriers and enablers to physical activity within hospital and home settings. Interviews were conducted within two weeks of hospital discharge, audio recorded and transcribed prior to thematic analysis via a framework approach. RESULTS Between December 2022 and May 2023, 12 semi-structured interviews were undertaken with an equal number of participants who sustained an isolated hip fracture or multi-trauma. The median (IQR) age of participants was 60 (52-68) years, with half being male, and the majority sustaining their injuries via transport crashes. Three main themes that influenced physical activity behaviours in hospital and home settings were: having the opportunity, having a reason, and having support and assistance to be active. CONCLUSION During the period of reduced physical capability following fracture, patients need to be provided with opportunities and motivation to be active, particularly within the hospital setting. Findings from this study will assist clinicians to better support people recovering from fractures via greater engagement in physical activity within hospital and home settings.
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- Asher G Kirk
- Alfred Health, PO Box 315, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Alfred Health, PO Box 315, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Alfred Health, PO Box 315, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia
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- Alfred Health, PO Box 315, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, VIC 3199, Australia
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Yamaguchi K, Abe T, Matsumoto S, Nakajima K, Shimizu M, Takeuchi I. Laparoscopy for emergency abdominal surgery is associated with reduced physical functional decline in older patients: a cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:250. [PMID: 38475701 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04872-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of older patients require emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen. They are susceptible to surgical stress and lose their independence in performing daily activities. Laparoscopic surgery is associated with faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stay. However, few studies have examined the relationship between laparoscopic surgery and physical functional decline. Thus, we aimed to examine the relationship between changes in physical function and the surgical procedure. METHODS In this was a single-center, retrospective cohort study, we enrolled patients who were aged ≥ 65 years and underwent emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021. We assessed their activities of daily living using the Barthel Index. Functional decline was defined as a decrease of ≥ 20 points in Barthel Index at 28 days postoperatively, compared with the preoperative value. We evaluated an association between functional decline and surgical procedures among older patients, using multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS During the study period, 852 patients underwent emergency abdominal surgery. Among these, 280 patients were eligible for the analysis. Among them, 94 underwent laparoscopic surgery, while 186 underwent open surgery. Patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery showed a less functional decline at 28 days postoperatively (6 vs. 49, p < 0.001). After adjustments for other covariates, laparoscopic surgery was an independent preventive factor for postoperative functional decline (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.05-0.83; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In emergency abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery reduces postoperative physical functional decline in older patients. Widespread use of laparoscopic surgery can potentially preserve patient quality of life and may be important for the better development of emergency abdominal surgery.
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- Keishi Yamaguchi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan.
- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Center for Integrated Science and Humanities, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan
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Elias MN, Ahrens EA, Tsai CS, Liang Z, Munro CL. Inactivity May Identify Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors at Risk for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. Am J Crit Care 2024; 33:95-104. [PMID: 38424021 PMCID: PMC11098449 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2024785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Older adults (≥age 65) admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) are profoundly inactive during hospitalization. Older ICU survivors often experience life-changing symptoms, including cognitive dysfunction, physical impairment, and/or psychological distress, which are components of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). OBJECTIVES To explore trends between inactivity and symptoms of PICS in older ICU survivors. METHODS This study was a secondary analysis of pooled data obtained from 2 primary, prospective, cross-sectional studies of older ICU survivors. After ICU discharge, 49 English- and Spanish-speaking participants who were functionally independent before admission and who had received mechanical ventilation while in the ICU were enrolled. Actigraphy was used to measure post-ICU hourly activity counts (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM). Selected instruments from the National Institutes of Health Toolbox and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System were used to assess symptoms of PICS: cognitive dysfunction, physical impairment, and psychological distress. RESULTS Graphs illustrated trends between inactivity and greater symptom severity of PICS: participants who were less active tended to score worse than one standard deviation of the mean on each outcome. Greater daytime activity was concurrently observed with higher performances on cognitive and physical assessments and better scores on psychological measures. CONCLUSIONS Post-ICU inactivity may identify older ICU survivors who may be at risk for PICS and may guide future research interventions to mitigate symptom burden.
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- Maya N Elias
- Maya N. Elias is an assistant professor, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Emily A. Ahrens is a PhD in nursing science student, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Chi-Shan Tsai is a PhD in nursing science student, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Zhan Liang is an assistant professor, School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Cindy L. Munro is a dean and professor, School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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Resnick B, Boltz M, Wells CL, Galik E, Kuzmik A, McPherson R. A Descriptive Study Using Rasch Analysis and Hypothesis Testing to Evaluate the Psychometric Properties of the UMOVE Mobility Screen Tested With Hospitalized Older Adults. J Aging Phys Act 2024; 32:83-90. [PMID: 37741635 PMCID: PMC10841049 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2023-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the UMOVE Mobility Screen in older adults living with dementia using a Rasch analysis and hypothesis testing. The UMOVE Mobility Screen (UMOVE) focuses on nine activities: following commands, muscle strength, and basic functional mobility tasks. Trained evaluators completed assessments on 244 patients, the majority of whom were female (62%), and White (71%). Based on Rasch Analysis, there was evidence of good item and person reliability (indexes > 0.80), good INFIT statistics, and only one item fitting the model based on OUTFIT statistics. Validity was supported based on hypothesis testing. There was no evidence of Differential Item Functioning between races and genders. Item mapping raised concerns about the spread of the items across the full spectrum of mobility assessed in the UMOVE Mobility Screen. Future testing should consider adding some easier and some more difficult items.
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- Barbara Resnick
- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Snowdon DA, Wang YT, Callisaya ML, Collyer TA, Jolliffe L, Johns N, Vincent P, Pragash N, Taylor NF. Staying Active with Multimorbidity In Acute hospital settings (StAMInA) trial: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of allied health assistant mobility rehabilitation for patients with multimorbidity. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078843. [PMID: 38216182 PMCID: PMC10806632 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Key to improving outcomes for patients with multimorbidity is increasing mobility through prescription of a physical activity programme, but this can be difficult to achieve in acute hospital settings. One approach that would assist physiotherapists to increase levels of physical activity is delegation of rehabilitation to allied health assistants. We aim to conduct a randomised controlled trial to determine the feasibility of an allied health assistant providing daily inpatient mobility rehabilitation for patients with multimorbidity. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Using a parallel group randomised controlled design, participants will be allocated to allied health assistant mobility rehabilitation or physiotherapist mobility rehabilitation. Adult inpatients (n=60) in an acute hospital with a diagnosis of multimorbidity who walked independently preadmission will be included. The experimental group will receive routine mobility rehabilitation, including daily mobilisation, from an allied health assistant under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The comparison group will receive routine rehabilitation from a physiotherapist. Feasibility will be determined using the following areas of focus in Bowen's feasibility framework: Acceptability (patient satisfaction); demand (proportion of patients who participate); implementation (time allied health assistant/physiotherapist spends with participant, occasions of service); and practicality (cost, adverse events). Staff involved in the implementation of allied health assistant rehabilitation will be interviewed to explore their perspectives on feasibility. Secondary outcomes include: Physical activity (daily time spent walking); daily mobilisation (Y/N); discharge destination; hospital readmission; falls; functional activity (Modified Iowa Level of Assistance Scale); and length of stay. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe feasibility. Secondary outcomes will be compared between groups using Poisson or negative binomial regression, Cox proportional hazards regression, survival analysis, linear regression or logistic regression. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from Peninsula Health (HREC/97 431/PH-2023). Findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12623000584639p.
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- David A Snowdon
- Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Academic Unit, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Academic Unit, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Academic Unit, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
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Goonan R, Mohandoss E, Marston C, Kay J, De Silva AP, Maier AB, Reijnierse E, Klaic M. Is there a relationship between 'getting up and dressed' and functional and physical outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients? A quasi-experimental study. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:119-129. [PMID: 37644886 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231197510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in an inpatient geriatric rehabilitation unit. DESIGN Quasi-experimental mixed-methods design nested within the 'REStORing health of acutely unwell adulTs' (RESORT) prospective, observational, longitudinal cohort of geriatric rehabilitation inpatients study. SETTING Geriatric rehabilitation wards in a major metropolitan public hospital between June 2019 and March 2020. INTERVENTION The 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' movement originated in the UK. Its aim was to encourage patients to 'Get up, Get dressed and Get moving' to reduce hospital-associated functional decline. However, the physical and functional benefits of this campaign have not yet been evaluated. The 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' was adopted as an integrated intervention on two out of four geriatric rehabilitation wards. The two control wards received usual care. MAIN MEASURES Physical measures included the Short Physical Performance Battery, and functional measures included the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living and Lawton and Brody's Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, which were completed on admission and discharge. A linear mixed-effects model was used to analyse the results. RESULTS A total of 833 admissions were included in this study. Of these, 512 patients were in the control group, and 321 were in the intervention group. There were no significant differences in both physical and functional measures between the intervention and control groups. CONCLUSION The 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' campaign did not result in enhanced functional or physical benefits in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients in this setting when applied in addition to usual care.
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- Rose Goonan
- Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- MISCH (Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health research Hub), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Neuroscience and Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Healthy Longevity, @AgeSingapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Neuroscience and Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Kirk AG, Kimmel LA, Behm KJ, Peiris CL, Ekegren CL. Validity of the activPAL and ActiGraph for measuring sitting time and steps in hospitalised orthopaedic patients with altered weight bearing. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:378-386. [PMID: 36541196 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2157896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the criterion validity of the activPAL and ActiGraph for measuring steps and sitting/sedentary time, compared to observation, in people hospitalised following orthopaedic lower limb injury who were weight bearing (WB) (i.e., walking) or non-weight bearing (NWB) (i.e., hopping). MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants wore an activPAL and ActiGraph on the hip/thigh/unaffected (UA)/affected ankle (AA) while completing bouts of walking and sitting. Lin's concordance correlation coefficient, Bland-Altman methods, and ratio of agreement were used to compare device-measured to observed (videoed) step count, sitting/sedentary time. RESULTS In 42 participants, the ActiGraph demonstrated excellent concordance with the observed step count when worn on the ankle (LCC 0.91-0.92) compared to the hip (LCC 0.56) in participants that were WB. The ActiGraph AA achieved the highest concordance (LCC 0.71) with observed steps in participants NWB. The activPAL had poor concordance with observed steps, particularly at slow gait speeds, in participants that were WB (LCC 0.38-0.46), however was less influenced by gait speed and had good concordance in NWB participants (LCC 0.52-0.69). The activPAL (LCC 0.79-0.88) and ActiGraph UA (LCC 0.94) showed excellent concordance with observed sitting and sedentary time, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The ActiGraph worn at the ankle provided the most valid measure of steps in people who are WB and NWB following orthopaedic injury, while the activPAL was best for measuring sitting time.Implications for rehabilitationTo accurately measure both steps and sitting time in people with lower limb orthopaedic injuries, a combination of activity monitors should be used (i.e., ActiGraph for steps, activPAL for sitting time).The ActiGraph device when worn on the ankle demonstrated the strongest agreement with observed step count in people who were weight bearing and non-weight bearing.Caution is needed when using thigh- or hip-worn devices in people who walk slowly.
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- Asher G Kirk
- Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Prahran, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Prahran, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Prahran, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Prahran, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, Monash University, Frankston, Australia
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Sugiura H, Takahashi M, Sakata J, Uchiyama H, Nakamura M. Association between Hospital-acquired Disability and Clinical Outcomes in Older Patients Who Underwent Cardiac Surgical. Phys Ther Res 2023; 26:98-105. [PMID: 38125290 PMCID: PMC10730126 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.e10263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to clarify the association between hospital-acquired disability (HAD) and prognosis in older patients who underwent cardiac surgery. METHODS This single-center, retrospective, observational study included 141 patients aged ≥65 years who underwent cardiac surgery at our hospital from November 2016 to August 2021. The primary endpoint of this study was the occurrence of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) within 2 years of hospital discharge. HAD was defined as a score of ≤5 on any one of the functional independence measure (FIM) subitems at discharge compared to preoperatively. RESULTS MACCE was observed in 16.3%, and the incidence of MACCE was significantly higher in the HAD group than that in the non-HAD group (12.1 vs. 34.5%, log-rank, p = 0.003). HAD was also significantly associated with the MACCE (hazard ratio [HD]: 2.575, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.001-9.655, p = 0.046). The incidence rate of HAD was 20.6%, with age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.260, 95% CI: 1.080-1.470, p = 0.004), preoperative short physical performance battery (SPPB) score (OR: 0.462, 95% CI: 0.301-0.708, p <0.001), and postoperative delirium (OR: 6.660, 95% CI: 1.480-30.000, p = 0.014) identified as significant factors. CONCLUSION HAD is an independent predictor of MACCE in older patients who underwent cardiac surgery.
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- Hirokazu Sugiura
- Department of Rehabilitation, Sapporo City General Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sapporo City General Hospital, Japan
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Alsop T, Woodforde J, Rosbergen I, Mahendran N, Brauer S, Gomersall S. Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. Clin Rehabil 2023; 37:1386-1405. [PMID: 37070142 PMCID: PMC10426259 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231170451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore health professionals' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behaviour of hospitalised adults to understand factors that contribute to these behaviours in this environment. DATA SOURCES Five databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) were searched in March 2023. REVIEW METHODS Thematic synthesis. Included studies explored perspectives of health professionals on the physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour of hospitalised adults using qualitative methods. Study eligibility was assessed independently by two reviewers and results thematically analysed. Quality was assessed using the McMaster Critical Review Form and confidence in findings assessed using GRADE-CERQual. RESULTS Findings from 40 studies explored perspectives of over 1408 health professionals from 12 health disciplines. The central theme identified was that physical activity is not a priority in this setting due to the complex interplay of multilevel influences present in the interdisciplinary inpatient landscape. Subthemes, the hospital is a place for rest, there are not enough resources to make movement a priority, everyone's job is no one's job and policy and leadership drives priorities, supported the central theme. Quality of included studies was variable; critical appraisal scores ranged from 36% to 95% on a modified scoring system. Confidence in findings was moderate to high. CONCLUSION Physical activity in the inpatient setting is not a priority, even in rehabilitation units where optimising function is the key. A shift in focus towards functional recovery and returning home may promote a positive movement culture that is supported by appropriate resources, leadership, policy, and the interdisciplinary team.
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- Tahlia Alsop
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy & Faculty of Health, University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Piotrowicz K, Perera I, Ryś M, Skalska A, Hope SV, Gryglewska B, Michel JP, Grodzicki T, Gąsowski J. Diminished Physical Activity in Older Hospitalised Patients with and without COVID-19. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6261. [PMID: 37834905 PMCID: PMC10573782 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Acute viral respiratory infections have proven to be a major health threat, even after the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We aimed to check whether the presence or absence of an acute respiratory infection such as COVID-19 can influence the physical activity of older hospitalised patients. We cross-sectionally studied patients aged ≥60 years, hospitalized during the pandemic in the non-COVID-19 and COVID-19 ward at the University Hospital, Kraków, Poland. Using activPAL3® technology, we assessed physical activity for 24 h upon admission and discharge. In addition, we applied the sarcopenia screening tool (SARC-F); measured the hand grip strength and calf circumference; and assessed the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), age-adjusted Charlson Index, SpO2%, and length of stay (LoS). Data were analysed using SAS 9.4. The mean (min, max) age of the 31 (58% women, eight with COVID-19) consecutive patients was 79.0 (62, 101, respectively) years. The daily time (activPAL3®, median [p5, p95], in hours) spent sitting or reclining was 23.7 [17.2, 24] upon admission and 23.5 [17.8, 24] at discharge. The time spent standing was 0.23 [0.0, 5.0] upon admission and 0.4 [0.0, 4.6] at discharge. The corresponding values for walking were 0.0 [0.0, 0.4] and 0.1 [0.0, 0.5]. SARC-F, admission hand grip strength, calf circumference, and LoS were correlated with physical activity upon admission and discharge (all p < 0.04). For every unit increase in SARC-F, there was a 0.07 h shorter walking time upon discharge. None of the above results differed between patients with and without COVID-19. The level of physical activity in older patients hospitalised during the pandemic was low, and was dependent on muscular function upon admission but not on COVID-19 status. This has ramifications for scenarios other than pandemic clinical scenarios.
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- Karolina Piotrowicz
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, and Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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D'Souza AN, Granger CL, Kay JE, Said CM. Physical activity is low before and during hospitalisation: A secondary observational study in older Australian general medical patients. Australas J Ageing 2023; 42:545-553. [PMID: 37036825 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To quantify physical activity in patients prior to and during an acute general medical hospital admission and explore relationships between mobility, pre- and in-hospital physical activity. METHODS This was a prospective, single-site secondary observational study conducted on general medical wards at a tertiary hospital. Prehospital physical activity was measured via the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE; scored 0-400); in-hospital physical activity was measured via accelerometry (time at metabolic equivalents [METs] > 1.5), and mobility was measured via the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI). Associations were determined via Spearman's correlations. RESULTS Forty-six participants were included: median age 81 [76-85] years, 59% female, DEMMI on admission 39 [30-49]. Prehospital physical activity was low (PASE median 27.1 [1.6-61.9]). In-hospital physical activity was also low (0.5 [0.2-1.5] hours per day being physically active and 54 [16-194] steps per day taken). No statistically significant relationships existed between pre- and in-hospital physical activity (Spearman's rho (ρ) 0.24, 95% CI -0.08-0.53, p = 0.07). However, physical activity levels in the pre- and in-hospital settings were positively associated with patients' mobility in-hospital (Spearman's ρ 0.44, 95% CI 0.15-0.67, p = 0.002; Spearman's ρ 0.40, 95% CI 0.08-0.645, p = 0.011 respectively). CONCLUSIONS Physical activity is low both before and during a general medical admission. Assessment of usual physical activity patterns should be part of the clinical assessment of patients in general medicine; however, the low activity levels observed indicate a need for valid and reliable tools suitable for an older, frail cohort. Findings will inform the development of physical activity guidelines during hospitalisation.
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- Aruska N D'Souza
- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Allied Health, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Ohtsubo T, Nozoe M, Kanai M, Ueno K. Physical Activity as Measured by Accelerometers Predicts Functional Improvement in Older Patients Undergoing Hospital Rehabilitation. J Aging Phys Act 2023; 31:651-657. [PMID: 36746153 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2022-0189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity (PA) as measured using accelerometers, and functional improvement measured using a short physical performance battery in older patients undergoing rehabilitation. After admission to the rehabilitation hospital, patients were categorized into quartile groups based on their level of PA measured using accelerometers. The primary outcome was physical function measured using the short physical performance battery at hospital discharge. A total of 204 patients were included in the analysis. After adjusting for confounding factors, light-intensity PA (p < .001) and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA (p < .001) were associated with a short physical performance battery at hospital discharge. In conclusion, PA at admission is positively associated with functional improvement in older patients undergoing hospital rehabilitation.
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- Takuro Ohtsubo
- Department of Rehabilitation, Nishi-Kinen Port Island Rehabilitation Hospital, Kobe,Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Konan Women's University, Kobe,Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Konan Women's University, Kobe,Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nishi-Kinen Port Island Rehabilitation Hospital, Kobe,Japan
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张 琪, 魏 丹, 高 玥, 蒋 婷, 陈 茜. [Application of Risk Management Combined With Precision Nursing in Physical Function Maintenance and Safety Management of Older Patients With Chronic Diseases]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2023; 54:804-810. [PMID: 37545078 PMCID: PMC10442620 DOI: 10.12182/20230760601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Objective To examine the application effect of risk management combined with precision nursing in the maintenance of physical functions and the safety management of older patients with chronic diseases and to provide the basis for the formulation of physical function maintenance and fall prevention programs for older inpatients with chronic diseases. Methods The control group and the observation group were randomly selected by cluster sampling from geriatric wards of similar conditions in West China University, Sichuan University. The control group received conventional nursing care and the observation group had risk management combined with precision nursing on top of the conventional nursing care. The primary outcome indicator was activities of daily living (ADL). The secondary outcome indicators were the whole-day ambulation time and infusion time, the incidence of falls, and length-of-stay among patients. Results A total of 109 patients in the control group and 110 patients in the observation group completed the study. At the time of admission, there was no statistically significant difference between the ADL scores of the two groups ( P>0.05). Among the patients in the intervention group, the post-intervention ADL scores of the observation group (75.74±22.71) were higher than the pre-intervention ADL scores (68.74±17.32) and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.435, P<0.05). Among the patients in the control group, the post-intervention ADL scores of the control group (70.36±21.90) were higher than the pre-intervention ADL scores (69.14±18.29) and the difference was not statistically significant ( t=0.549, P>0.05). In addition, the post-intervention ADL score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.973, P<0.05). After intervention, patients in the observation group had higher whole-day ambulation time during hospitalization (7.35±2.07) than those in the control group did (4.11±2.62), showing significant difference ( t=1.508, P<0.05). The whole-day infusion time during hospitalization of the observation group (1.68±0.19) was lower than that of the control group (2.39±0.31), showing significant difference ( t=-2.339, P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of falls or the length-of-stay between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion Risk management combined with precision nursing helps improve patients' ability to perform activities of daily in older patients with chronic diseases, increase their whole-day ambulation time, and reduce the whole-day infusion time without increasing the incidence of falls, which has a positive effect on physical function maintenance and fall prevention in hospital safety management of older patients with chronic diseases.
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- 琪 张
- 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心/四川大学华西护理学院 (成都 610041)Geriatrics Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心/四川大学华西护理学院 (成都 610041)Geriatrics Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心/四川大学华西护理学院 (成都 610041)Geriatrics Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心/四川大学华西护理学院 (成都 610041)Geriatrics Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心/四川大学华西护理学院 (成都 610041)Geriatrics Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- 四川大学华西国家老年疾病临床研究中心 (成都 610041)Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- 护理学四川省重点实验室 (成都 610041)Sichuan Key Laboratory of Nursing, Chengdu 610041, China
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Yamaguchi K, Matsumoto S, Abe T, Nakajima K, Senoo S, Shimizu M, Takeuchi I. Predictive value of total psoas muscle index for postoperative physical functional decline in older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. BMC Surg 2023; 23:171. [PMID: 37355574 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02085-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older individuals increasingly require emergency abdominal surgeries. They are susceptible to surgical stress and loss of independence in performing daily activities. We hypothesized that the psoas muscle volume would be significantly associated with postoperative functional decline (FD) in older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery and aimed to evaluate the use of the psoas muscle volume on computed tomography (CT) scans. METHODS A retrospective, single-center study of patients aged ≥ 65 years who had undergone emergency abdominal surgery between January 2019 and June 2021 was performed. We assessed patients' activities of daily living using the Barthel Index. FD was defined as a ≥ 5-point decrease between preoperative and 28-day postoperative values. The psoas muscle volume was measured by CT, which was used for diagnosis, and normalized by height to calculate total psoas muscle index (TPI). We evaluated associations between FD and TPI using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Of 238 eligible patients, 71 (29.8%) had clinical postoperative FD. Compared to the non-FD group, the FD group was significantly older and had a higher proportion of females, higher Charlson Comorbidity Index, lower body mass index, higher American Society of Anesthesiology score, lower serum albumin level, and lower TPI. ROC analyses revealed that TPI had the highest area under the curve (0.802; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75-0.86). A multivariable logistic regression model revealed that low TPI was an independent predictor of postoperative FD (odds ratio, 0.14; 95% CI, 0.06-0.32). CONCLUSIONS TPI can predict postoperative FD due to emergency abdominal surgery. Identification of patients who are at high risk of FD before surgery may be useful for enhancing the regionalized system of care for emergency general surgery.
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- Keishi Yamaguchi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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Aronson JH, Allen OS, Berkalieva A, Mazumdar M, Gorbenko K, Gunning M, Liu M, Kisswany C, Bhardwaj A, Smith CB. Benefits of an Early Mobility Program for Hospitalized Patients With Cancer. JCO Oncol Pract 2023:OP2200761. [PMID: 37084332 DOI: 10.1200/op.22.00761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Patients with cancer are often hospitalized with complications from cancer and cancer treatment. Many experience a decline in physical functioning, including loss of mobility, which likely contributes to increased length of stay (LOS) and increased readmissions. We aimed to determine whether a mobility program would improve quality of care and decrease health care utilization. METHODS We implemented a mobility aide program on an oncology unit in a large academic medical center for all patients without bedrest orders between October 1, 2018, and February 28, 2021. The program consisted of nursing evaluation using the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AMPAC), an ordinal scale ranging from bed rest to ambulating ≥ 250 feet, to quantify mobility. Plan of care was determined in a multidisciplinary manner with physical therapy (PT), nursing, and a mobility aide, who is a medical assistant with enhanced rehabilitation training. Patients were then mobilized two times per day 7 days a week. Using descriptive statistics and mixed effects logistic regression, we evaluated the programs impact on LOS, readmissions, and changes in mobility during this time period compared with the 6-month interval before implementation. RESULTS A total of 1,496 hospitalized patients were identified. The odds of hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge was significantly less for those who received the intervention (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.37 to 0.78; P = .001). The odds ratio (OR) of having a final AMPAC score at or above the median was significantly higher for those who received the intervention (OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.04 to 2.45; P < .05). There was no significant difference in LOS. CONCLUSION Use of this mobility program resulted in a significant decrease in readmissions and maintained or improved patients' mobility. This demonstrates that non-PT professionals can effectively mobilize hospitalized patients with cancer, thereby decreasing the burden on PT and nursing resources. Future work will evaluate the sustainability of the program and evaluate association with health care costs.
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- Julia H Aronson
- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- TCI Biostatistics Shared Resource Facility, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
- Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
- Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
- Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY
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Morisawa T, Saitoh M, Otsuka S, Takamura G, Tahara M, Ochi Y, Takahashi Y, Iwata K, Oura K, Sakurada K, Takahashi T. Association between hospital-acquired functional decline and 2-year readmission or mortality after cardiac surgery in older patients: a multicenter, prospective cohort study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:649-657. [PMID: 36629994 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-022-02335-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hospital-acquired functional decline (HAFD) is a new predictor of poor prognosis in hospitalized older patients. AIMS We aimed to assess the impact of HAFD on the prognosis of older cardiac surgical patients 2 years after discharge. METHODS This multicenter prospective cohort study assessed 293 patients with cardiac disease aged ≥ 65 years who underwent cardiac surgery at 7 Japanese hospitals between June 2017 and June 2018. The primary endpoint was the composite outcome of cardiovascular-related readmission and all-cause mortality 2 years after discharge. HAFD was assessed using the total Short Physical Performance Battery at hospital discharge. RESULTS The primary outcome was observed in 17.3% of the 254 included patients, and HAFD was significantly associated with the primary outcome. Female sex (hazard ratio [HR], 2.451; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.232-4.878; P = 0.011), hemoglobin level (HR, 0.839; 95% CI 0.705-0.997; P = 0.046), preoperative frailty (HR, 2.391; 95% CI 1.029-5.556; P = 0.043), and HAFD (HR, 2.589; 95% CI 1.122-5.976; P = 0.026) were independently associated with the primary outcome. The incidence rate of HAFD was 22%, with female sex (odds ratio [OR], 1.912; 95% CI 1.049-3.485; P = 0.034), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR, 3.958; 95% CI 1.413-11.086; P = 0.009), and the time interval (days) between surgery and the start of ambulation (OR, 1.260, 95% CI 1.057-1.502; P = 0.010) identified as significant factors. DISCUSSION HAFD was found to be an independent prognostic determinant of the primary outcome 2 years after discharge. CONCLUSION HAFD prevention should be prioritized in the hospital care of older cardiac surgery patients.
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- Tomoyuki Morisawa
- Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan. .,Department of Physical Therapy, Juntendo University, 3-2-12 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Ochanomizu Center Building 5F, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nozomi Heart Clinic, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Tsuchiya General Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Higashi Takarazuka Satoh Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fukuyama Cardiovascular Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Yuuai Medical Center, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nozomi Heart Clinic, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Cardiovascular Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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Jasper U, Visvanathan R, Dollard J, Yu S, Jadczak AD. Exploring the perspectives of clinicians on solutions to tackling physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour in older hospital patients. Health Promot J Austr 2023; 34:41-47. [PMID: 35714042 PMCID: PMC10084344 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite growing research on sedentary behaviour and physical activity among hospitalised older people, there is little evidence of effective intervention strategies. This study sought input from clinical staff from various health professions on strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentariness for hospitalised older people. METHODS A 60-minute focus group discussion involving two physiotherapists, two occupational therapists, one doctor, one nurse and one social worker was conducted. Participants were recruited from a subacute geriatric ward and an acute orthopaedic ward with an orthogeriatric service at a general hospital. Data were thematically analysed. RESULTS Six strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity were identified: clear and positive communication for patients and family/carers; educating patients and family/carers; involving family/carers and volunteers; setting physical activity goals; utilising group activities and activities of daily living (ADL); and making the hospital environment activity-friendly. CONCLUSIONS This research has revealed novel strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in hospital. The next step is to design interventions for testing.
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- Unyime Jasper
- Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (GTRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (GTRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Aged & Extended Care Services, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (GTRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (GTRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Aged & Extended Care Services, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (GTRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Tommasini F, Marques-Vidal P, Kayser B, Tasheva P, Ionescu A, Méan M. Steps parameters of elderly patients hospitalised for an acute medical illness in a Swiss University Hospital: a monocentric observational pilot-study. Swiss Med Wkly 2022; 152:40012. [PMID: 36534909 DOI: 10.57187/smw.2022.40012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Objective mobility goals for elderly hospitalised medical patients remain debated. We therefore studied steps parameters of elderly patients hospitalised for an acute illness, to determine goals for future interventional trials and medical practice. METHODS Observational study conducted from February to November 2018 in a medical ward of the Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland. We measured the step parameters of consecutive medical patients aged ≥65 years admitted for an acute medical illness using a wrist accelerometer (Geneactiv). We also collected demographic, somatic and functional factors. RESULTS Overall, 187 inpatients had their step parameters (daily step count, walking cadence and bout duration) measured with accelerometers worn for a mean of 3.6 days (standard deviation [SD] 3.2). Elderly inpatients (81.5 years, SD 8.5) walked a median of 603 steps daily (interquartile range [IQR] 456-809), at a median cadence of 100 steps/minute (IQR 99-101) with median walking bouts of 33 seconds (IQR 27-37) and with 70% of the walking bouts lasting less than 30 seconds. Patients walking ≥600 steps were younger (80.4 years, SD 8.9 vs 82.8 years,SD 7.9, p = 0.050) and had a longer length of stay (7.8 days, SD 5.1 vs 6.1 days, SD 4.1, p = 0.011) than those walking <600 steps. Patients at high risk of bed sores walked less (564 steps, IQR 394-814 vs 626, IQR 526-840) than those with a lower risk of sores. CONCLUSION During a hospitalisation for an acute medical illness, patients aged ≥65 years walk a mere 603 steps daily and most of the time for periods of less than 30 seconds. This information should be used to build up future interventional trials or to set mobility goals for patients hospitalised in Swiss hospitals.
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- Francesco Tommasini
- Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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The Predictive Validity of Functional Outcome Measures With Discharge Destination for Hospitalized Medical Patients. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2022; 4:100231. [PMID: 36545519 PMCID: PMC9761250 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the predictive validity for discharge to home or facility of 4 functional mobility outcome measures. Design Retrospective, observational study. Setting Urban, academic hospital in the United States. Participants Adult patients (N=3999) admitted to medical units between June 1, 2019, and February 29, 2020, with 2 or more recorded scores on each of 4 tools: Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) 6-Clicks Basic Mobility and Daily Activity, Henry Ford Mobility Level, and The Johns Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility. Interventions Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures Mobility scores and discharge destination. Results For the 3999 subjects, 51.4% went home at discharge and had higher mean scores on each measure than those not returning home. Both early (I) and later (II) time point for each measure had positive predictability for discharge home. AM-PAC 6-Clicks had the highest confidence intervals for early and later recorded scores. The c-statistic value for Basic Mobility I (cut point=16) was 0.74 and for II (cut point=18) was, 0.79. The value for Daily Activity I (cut point=18) was 0.75 and for Daily Activity II (cut point=18) was 0.80). The Johns Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility and Henry Ford Mobility Level measures were less discriminative at initial score (c-statistic 0.704 and 0.665, respectively) and final score (c-statistic 0.74 and 0.75, respectively). Conclusions Functional outcome measures have good predictive validity for discharge destination. The AM-PAC Basic mobility score appears to have a slightly higher confidence interval than the other tools in this study design.
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Impact of Exercise Intervention-Based Changes on Physical Function Biomarkers in Older Adults After Hospital Discharge: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 80:101673. [PMID: 35718328 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to compare the changes caused by exercise interventions with those provoked by usual care on physical function biomarkers in older adults immediately after hospital discharge. METHODS Two independent authors performed a systematic search (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO) of studies published from database inception until August 2021. Randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of an exercise intervention compared to usual care were included. The Cochrane Collaboration assessment tool was used to analyze the risk of bias. The comparisons included handgrip strength, the short physical performance battery scale, six-minute walking test, and 10-m gait speed. RESULTS Overall, the exercise intervention led to significantly greater changes compared to usual care in physical function biomarkers [standard mean difference = 0.89, 95% CI = 0.39, 1.42; P = 0.001]. However, considering the very few studies investigating each variable separately, our sub-analysis did not reveal a significant effect of the exercise intervention on handgrip strength, the short physical performance battery, six minutes walking test, and 10-m gait speed. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials suggests that exercise interventions after hospital discharge induce greater physical function biomarker alterations in older adults after hospitalization than usual care including physical activity guidance. Future trials comparing the effects of these intervention groups on physical function biomarkers in this population are needed to confirm our results.
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van Dijk-Huisman HC, Welters MHP, Bijnens W, van Kuijk SMJ, Magdelijns FJH, de Bie RA, Lenssen AF. Development and internal validation of a prediction model to identify older adults at risk of low physical activity levels during hospitalisation: a prospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:479. [PMID: 35659569 PMCID: PMC9164480 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03146-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Inactive behaviour is common in older adults during hospitalisation and associated with poor health outcomes. If patients at high risk of spending little time standing/walking could be identified early after admission, they could be given interventions aimed at increasing their time spent standing/walking. This study aims to identify older adults at high risk of low physical activity (PA) levels during hospitalisation. Methods Prospective cohort study of 165 older adults (≥ 70 years) admitted to the department of Internal Medicine of Maastricht University Medical Centre for acute medical illness. Two prediction models were developed to predict the probability of low PA levels during hospitalisation. Time spent standing/walking per day was measured with an accelerometer until discharge (≤ 12 days). The average time standing/walking per day between inclusion and discharge was dichotomized into low/high PA levels by dividing the cohort at the median (50.0%) in model 1, and lowest tertile (33.3%) in model 2. Potential predictors—Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC), age, sex, walking aid use, and disabilities in activities of daily living—were selected based on literature and analysed using logistic regression analysis. Models were internally validated using bootstrapping. Model performance was quantified using measures of discrimination (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC)) and calibration (Hosmer and Lemeshow (H–L) goodness-of-fit test and calibration plots). Results Model 1 predicts a probability of spending ≤ 64.4 min standing/walking and holds the predictors SPPB, AM-PAC and sex. Model 2 predicts a probability of spending ≤ 47.2 min standing/walking and holds the predictors SPPB, AM-PAC, age and walking aid use. AUCs of models 1 and 2 were .80 (95% confidence interval (CI) = .73—.87) and .86 (95%CI = .79—.92), respectively, indicating good discriminative ability. Both models demonstrate near perfect calibration of the predicted probabilities and good overall performance, with model 2 performing slightly better. Conclusions The developed and internally validated prediction models may enable clinicians to identify older adults at high risk of low PA levels during hospitalisation. External validation and determining the clinical impact are needed before applying the models in clinical practise. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-03146-9.
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Choffat D, Farhoumand PD, Jaccard E, de la Harpe R, Kraege V, Benmachiche M, Gerber C, Leuzinger S, Podmore C, Truong MK, Dumans-Louis C, Marti C, Reny JL, Aujesky D, Rakovic D, Limacher A, Rossel JB, Baumgartner C, Méan M. Risk stratification for hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism in medical patients (RISE): Protocol for a prospective cohort study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268833. [PMID: 35609087 PMCID: PMC9128957 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the leading preventable causes of in-hospital mortality. However, its risk assessment in medically ill inpatients is complicated due to the patients’ heterogeneity and complexity of currently available risk assessment models (RAMs). The simplified Geneva score provides simplicity but has not yet been prospectively validated. Immobility is an important predictor for VTE in RAMs, but its definition is inconsistent and based on subjective assessment by nurses or physicians. In this study, we aim to prospectively validate the simplified Geneva score and to examine the predictive performance of a novel and objective definition of in-hospital immobilization using accelerometry. Methods and analysis RISE is a multicenter prospective cohort study. The goal is to recruit 1350 adult inpatients admitted for medical illness in three Swiss tertiary care hospitals. We collect data on demographics, comorbidities, VTE risk and thromboprophylaxis. Mobility from admission to discharge is objectively measured using a wrist-worn accelerometer. Participants are followed for 90 days for the occurrence of symptomatic VTE (primary outcome). Secondary outcomes are the occurrence of clinically relevant bleeding, and mortality. The evolution of autonomy in the activities of daily living, the length of stay, and the occurrence of readmission are also recorded. Time-dependent area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values are calculated for each RAM (i.e. the simplified and original Geneva score, Padua, and IMPROVE score) with and without the objective mobility measures to assess their accuracy in predicting hospital-acquired VTE at 90 days. Ethics and expected impact The ethics committee approved the protocol and the study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT04439383. RISE has the potential to optimize VTE risk stratification, and thus to improve the quality of care of medically hospitalized patients.
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- Damien Choffat
- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Pneumology, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- CTU Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Associations of body mass index and hospital-acquired disability with post-discharge mortality in older patients with acute heart failure. J Geriatr Cardiol 2022; 19:209-217. [PMID: 35464643 PMCID: PMC9002089 DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of hospital-acquired disability (HAD) on all-cause mortality after discharge according to the body mass index (BMI) in older patients with acute decompensated heart failure. METHODS We included 408 patients aged ≥ 65 years who were hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure and had undergone an acute phase of cardiac rehabilitation at the Sakakibara Heart Institute between April 2013 and September 2015 (median age: 82 years, interquartile range (IQR): 76-86; 52% male). Patients were divided into three groups based on BMI at hospital admission: underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (18.5 to 25 kg/m2), and overweight (≥ 25 kg/m2). HAD was defined as a decrease of at least five points at discharge compared to before hospitalization according to the Barthel Index. RESULTS The median follow-up period was 475 (IQR: 292-730) days, and all-cause mortality during the follow-up period was 84 deaths (21%). According to multivariate Cox regression analysis, being underweight (HR: 1.941, 95% CI: 1.134-3.321,P = 0.016) or overweight (HR: 0.371, 95% CI: 0.171-0.803,P = 0.012), with normal BMI as the reference, and HAD (HR: 1.857, 95% CI: 1.062-3.250,P = 0.030) were independently associated with all-cause mortality. Patients with HAD exhibited a significantly lower cumulative survival rate in the underweight group (P = 0.001) and tended to have a lower cumulative survival rate in the normal weight group (P = 0.072). HAD was not significantly associated with cumulative survival in the overweight group (P = 0.392). CONCLUSIONS BMI and HAD independently predicted all-cause mortality after discharge in older patients with acute decompensated heart failure. Furthermore, HAD was significantly associated with higher all-cause mortality after discharge, especially in the underweight group.
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Pereira F, Verloo H, von Gunten A, Del Río Carral M, Meyer-Massetti C, Martins MM, Wernli B. Unplanned nursing home admission among discharged polymedicated older inpatients: a single-centre, registry-based study in Switzerland. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e057444. [PMID: 35246423 PMCID: PMC8900032 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate patient characteristics and the available health and drug data associated with unplanned nursing home admission following an acute hospital admission or readmission. DESIGN A population-based hospital registry study. SETTING A public hospital in southern Switzerland (Valais Hospital). PARTICIPANTS We explored a population-based longitudinal dataset of 14 705 hospital admissions from 2015 to 2018. OUTCOME MEASURES Sociodemographic, health and drug data, and their interactions predicting the risk of unplanned nursing home admission. RESULTS The mean prevalence of unplanned nursing home admission after hospital discharge was 6.1% (n=903/N=14 705). Our predictive analysis revealed that the oldest adults (OR=1.07 for each additional year of age; 95% CI 1.05 to 1.08) presenting with impaired functional mobility (OR=3.22; 95% CI 2.67 to 3.87), dependency in the activities of daily living (OR=4.62; 95% CI 3.76 to 5.67), cognitive impairment (OR=3.75; 95% CI 3.06 to 4.59) and traumatic injuries (OR=1.58; 95% CI 1.25 to 2.01) had a higher probability of unplanned nursing home admission. The number of International Classification of Diseases, 10th version diagnoses had no significant impact on nursing home admissions, contrarily to the number of prescribed drugs (OR=1.17; 95% CI 1.15 to 1.19). Antiemetics/antinauseants (OR=2.53; 95% CI 1.21 to 5.30), digestives (OR=1.78; 95% CI 1.09 to 2.90), psycholeptics (OR=1.76; 95% CI 1.60 to 1.93), antiepileptics (OR=1.49; 95% CI 1.25 to 1.79) and anti-Parkinson's drugs (OR=1.40; 95% CI 1.12 to 1.75) were strongly linked to unplanned nursing home admission. CONCLUSIONS Numerous risk factors for unplanned nursing home admission were identified. To prevent the adverse health outcomes that precipitate acute hospitalisations and unplanned nursing home admissions, ambulatory care providers should consider these risk factors in their care planning for older adults before they reach a state requiring hospitalisation.
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- Filipa Pereira
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais Wallis, Sion, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais Wallis, Sion, Switzerland
- Département de Psychiatrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Prilly, Switzerland
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- Département de Psychiatrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Prilly, Switzerland
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- Institute of Psychology, Research Center for the Psychology of Health, Aging and Sports Examination, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute for Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital - University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- FORS, Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Hospital-Acquired Functional Decline and Clinical Outcomes in Older Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030640. [PMID: 35160093 PMCID: PMC8836607 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the effect of hospital-acquired functional decline (HAFD) on prognosis, 1-year post-hospital discharge, of older patients who had undergone cardiac surgery in seven Japanese hospitals between June 2017 and June 2018. This multicenter prospective cohort study involved 247 patients with cardiac disease aged ≥65 years. HAFD was defined as a decrease in the short physical performance battery at hospital discharge compared with before surgery. Primary outcomes included a composite outcome of frailty severity, total mortality, and cardiovascular readmission 1-year post-hospital discharge. Secondary outcomes were changes in the total score and sub-item scores in the Ki-hon Checklist (KCL), assessed pre- and 1-year postoperatively. Poor prognostic outcomes were observed in 33% of patients, and multivariate analysis identified HAFD (odds ratio [OR] 3.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.75–6.72, p < 0.001) and low preoperative gait speed (OR 2.47, 95% CI 1.18–5.17, p = 0.016) as independent predictors of poor prognosis. Patients with HAFD had significantly worse total KCL scores and subscale scores for instrumental activities of daily living, mobility, oral function, and depression at 1-year post-hospital discharge. HAFD is a powerful predictor of prognosis in older patients who have undergone cardiac surgery.
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Naughton C, Cummins H, de Foubert M, Barry F, McCullagh R, Wills T, Skelton DA, Dahly D, Palmer B, Murphy A, McHugh S, O'Mahony D, Tedesco S, O Sullivan B. Implementation of the Frailty Care Bundle (FCB) to promote mobilisation, nutrition and cognitive engagement in older people in acute care settings: protocol for an implementation science study. HRB Open Res 2022. [DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13473.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Older people are among the most vulnerable patients in acute care hospitals. The hospitalisation process can result in newly acquired functional or cognitive deficits termed hospital associated decline (HAD). Prioritising fundamental care including mobilisation, nutrition, and cognitive engagement can reduce HAD risk. Aim: The Frailty Care Bundle (FCB) intervention aims to implement and evaluate evidence-based principles on early mobilisation, enhanced nutrition and increased cognitive engagement to prevent functional decline and HAD in older patients. Methods: A hybrid implementation science study will use a pragmatic prospective cohort design with a pre-post mixed methods evaluation to test the effect of the FCB on patient, staff, and health service outcomes. The evaluation will include a description of the implementation process, intervention adaptations, and economic costs analysis. The protocol follows the Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI). The intervention design and implementation strategy will utilise the behaviour change theory COM-B (capability, motivation, opportunity) and the Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS). A clinical facilitator will use a co-production approach with staff. All patients will receive care as normal, the intervention is delivered at ward level and focuses on nurses and health care assistants (HCA) normative clinical practices. The intervention will be delivered in three hospitals on six wards including rehabilitation, acute trauma, medical and older adult wards. Evaluation: The evaluation will recruit a volunteer sample of 180 patients aged 65 years or older (pre 90; post 90 patients). The primary outcomes are measures of functional status (modified Barthel Index (MBI)) and mobilisation measured as average daily step count using accelerometers. Process data will include ward activity mapping, staff surveys and interviews and an economic cost-impact analysis. Conclusions: This is a complex intervention that involves ward and system level changes and has the potential to improve outcomes for older patients.
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Taylor NF, Harding KE, Dennett AM, Febrey S, Warmoth K, Hall AJ, Prendergast LA, Goodwin VA. Behaviour change interventions to increase physical activity in hospitalised patients: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. Age Ageing 2022; 51:6326506. [PMID: 34304267 PMCID: PMC8753032 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low physical activity levels are a major problem for people in hospital and are associated with adverse outcomes. OBJECTIVE This systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression aimed to determine the effect of behaviour change interventions on physical activity levels in hospitalised patients. METHODS Randomised controlled trials of behaviour change interventions to increase physical activity in hospitalised patients were selected from a database search, supplemented by reference list checking and citation tracking. Data were synthesised with random-effects meta-analyses and meta-regression analyses, applying Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation criteria. The primary outcome was objectively measured physical activity. Secondary measures were patient-related outcomes (e.g. mobility), service level outcomes (e.g. length of stay), adverse events and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Twenty randomised controlled trials of behaviour change interventions involving 2,568 participants (weighted mean age 67 years) included six trials with a high risk of bias. There was moderate-certainty evidence that behaviour change interventions increased physical activity levels (SMD 0.34, 95% CI 0.14-0.55). Findings in relation to mobility and length of stay were inconclusive. Adverse events were poorly reported. Meta-regression found behaviour change techniques of goal setting (SMD 0.29, 95% CI 0.05-0.53) and feedback (excluding high risk of bias trials) (SMD 0.35, 95% CI 0.11-0.60) were independently associated with increased physical activity. CONCLUSIONS Targeted behaviour change interventions were associated with increases in physical activity in hospitalised patients. The trials in this review were inconclusive in relation to the patient-related or health service benefits of increasing physical activity in hospital.
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- Nicholas F Taylor
- College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Box Hill, Victoria 3128, Australia
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- College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Box Hill, Victoria 3128, Australia
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- College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Box Hill, Victoria 3128, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- NIHR ARC East of England, University of Hertfordshire, Centre for Research In Public Health And Community Care (CRIPACC), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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- College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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Rajendran V, Jeevanantham D, Falk D. Effectiveness of Weekend Physiotherapy on Geriatric In-Patients' Physical Function. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2022; 8:23337214221100072. [PMID: 35529693 PMCID: PMC9073106 DOI: 10.1177/23337214221100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose Hospital-associated disability (HAD) is significant among geriatric patients admitted to acute care hospitals. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of additional weekend physiotherapy on mobility impairments of high-risk older patients admitted to the acute medical unit. Methods A prospective, non-randomized controlled trial was conducted in one of the medical units in a northern Ontario hospital. A total of 41 patients were recruited using a consecutive sampling method and assigned to a control group (n = 19) and an experimental group (n = 22). The de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) and the Barthel Index (BI) were the outcome measures. Results A Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the group differences, and it showed that there was a statistically significant difference (p < .05) between the experimental and control groups on the DEMMI and the BI. Conclusion Additional weekend physiotherapy significantly improves elderly patients’ physical function and gets them physically ready for discharge when medically stable. This may significantly reduce the alternate level of care for patients.
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- Venkadesan Rajendran
- Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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Rosman L, Mazzella AJ, Gehi A, Liu Y, Li Q, Salmoirago‐Blotcher E, Lampert R, Burg MM. Immediate and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on physical activity in patients with implanted cardiac devices. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2022; 45:111-123. [PMID: 34783051 PMCID: PMC8662275 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) is an important determinant of cardiovascular health that may be affected the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we examined the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic and lockdown on PA in patients with established cardiovascular risk. METHODS Objectively-measured daily PA data was obtained from cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) from 3453 U.S patients (mean and standard deviations [SD] age, 72.65 [13.24] years; 42% women). Adjusted mixed-effects models stratified by device type were used to compare daily PA from periods in 2020: pre-lockdown (March 1-14), lockdown (March 15 to May 8), and the reopening phase of the pandemic (May 9 to December 31) versus 2019. Patient characteristics and events associated with inactivity during lockdown and the proportion of patients who returned to their 2019 PA-level by the end of reopening phase (December 31, 2020) were examined. RESULTS Daily PA was significantly lower during the lockdown compared to the same period in 2019 (-15%; p < .0001), especially for pacemaker patients, adults aged <65, and patients more active prior to lockdown. Non-COVID hospitalization and ICD shock were similarly associated with low PA during lockdown (p = .0001). In the reopening phase of the pandemic, PA remained 14.4% lower in the overall sample and only 23% of patients returned to their 2019 PA level by the end of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort of patients with CIEDs, PA was markedly lower during the lockdown and remained lower for months after restrictions were lifted. Strategies to maintain PA during a national emergency are urgently needed.
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- Lindsey Rosman
- Department of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive MedicineThe Miriam HospitalProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Schools of Medicine and Public HealthBrown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)Yale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)Yale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
- Department of AnesthesiologyYale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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Rivas E, Cohen B, Pu X, Xiang L, Saasouh W, Mao G, Minko P, Mosteller L, Volio A, Maheshwari K, Sessler DI, Turan A. Pain and Opioid Consumption and Mobilization after Surgery: Post Hoc Analysis of Two Randomized Trials. Anesthesiology 2022; 136:115-126. [PMID: 34780602 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000004037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early mobilization is incorporated into many enhanced recovery pathways. Inadequate analgesia or excessive opioids may restrict postoperative mobilization. The authors tested the hypotheses that in adults recovering from abdominal surgery, postoperative pain and opioid consumption are inversely related to postoperative mobilization, and that postoperative mobilization is associated with fewer potentially related complications. METHODS The authors conducted a subanalysis of two trials that enrolled adults recovering from abdominal surgery. Posture and movement were continuously monitored for 48 postoperative hours using noninvasive untethered monitors. Mobilization was defined as the fraction of monitored time spent sitting or standing. RESULTS A total of 673 patients spent a median [interquartile range] of 7% [3 to 13%] of monitored time sitting or standing. Mobilization time was 1.9 [1.0 to 3.6] h/day for patients with average pain scores 3 or lower, but only 1.2 [0.5 to 2.6] h/day in those with average scores 6 or greater. Each unit increase in average pain score was associated with a decrease in mobilization time of 0.12 (97.5% CI, 0.02 to 0.24; P = 0.009) h/day. In contrast, there was no association between postoperative opioid consumption and mobilization time. The incidence of the composite of postoperative complications was 6.0% (10 of 168) in the lower mobilization quartile, 4.2% (7 of 168) in the second quartile, and 0% among 337 patients in the highest two quartiles (P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Patients recovering from abdominal surgery spent only 7% of their time mobilized, which is considerably less than recommended. Lower pain scores are associated with increased mobility, independently of opioid consumption. Complications were more common in patients who mobilized poorly. EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE
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- Eva Rivas
- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Division of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of General Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of General Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Spasticity, Pain, and Fatigue. Rehabil Nurs 2021; 47:60-71. [DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ley L, Khaw D, Duke M, Botti M. Low dose mobility and functional status outcomes in hospitalized older general medicine patients. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 43:7-14. [PMID: 34798311 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Emerging evidence suggests hospitalized older adults should walk at least 20-minutes daily to minimize functional decline. A single-institution case study conducted in a tertiary-referral centre in Melbourne, Australia, aimed to examine functional change and describe characteristics of older patients' in-hospital mobility. From 526 older patients vulnerable to functional decline, a sample of 41 patients (Mean age = 83.6, SD = 6.1 years) participated in 6-hour naturalistic observations. Functional change was measured at 2-weeks preadmission, admission and discharge with the revised Measurement System of Functional Autonomy (SMAF). Nearly 25% (n = 10) of observed patients functionally declined between preadmission and discharge and five patients died (12.2%). Thirty-two patients (78%) mobilized in 133 episodes accounting for 3.1% of the 246-hours observed. A daily walking-exercise dose equivalent to 20-min was associated with less functional decline in older adults with moderate to high walking capability supporting the effectiveness of this daily walking-exercise dose in minimizing functional decline.
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- Lenore Ley
- Deakin University, School of Nursing & Midwifery, 1 Gheringhap St., Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia; Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Alfred Health, Deakin University, Locked Bag 22000, Geelong, Australia.
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Epworth Health, Deakin University, Locked Bag 22000, Geelong, Australia
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- Deakin University, School of Nursing & Midwifery, 1 Gheringhap St., Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Deakin University, School of Nursing & Midwifery, 1 Gheringhap St., Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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Scrutinio D, Guida P, Passantino A, Scalvini S, Bussotti M, Forni G, Vaninetti R, La Rovere MT. Characteristics, outcomes and long-term survival of heart failure patients undergoing inpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2021; 103:891-898.e4. [PMID: 34740595 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association of CR participation with all-cause mortality after a hospitalization for HF and to describe the characteristics and functional and clinical outcomes of heart failure (HF) patients undergoing inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR). DESIGN Multicenter cohort study. The association between CR participation and all-cause mortality from discharge from the acute care setting was assessed using Cox regression analysis adjusting for established prognostic factors. SETTING Six inpatients rehabilitation facilities (IRF). PARTICIPANTS 3,219 HF patients admitted to inpatient CR between January 2013 and December 2016. Of these patients, 1,455 had been transferred directly from acute care hospitals after a hospitalization for HF (CR-Group 1) and 1,764 had been admitted from the community due to worsening functional disability or worsening clinical conditions (CR-Group 2). Six hundred thirty-three patients not referred to CR after a hospitalization for HF served as control group (non-CR Group). INTERVENTION Cardiac rehabilitation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE long-term mortality. Secondary outcomes were: 1. Change in functional capacity, as assessed by change in 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) from admission to discharge; 2. Clinical outcomes of the index inpatient rehabilitation admission, including in-hospital mortality and unplanned (re)admission to the acute care. RESULTS Compared with the non-CR Group, the adjusted hazard ratios of mortality at 1, 3, and 5 years for CR-Group 1 patients were 0.82 (0.68-0.97), 0.81 (0.71-0.93), and 0.80 (0.70-0.91). 6MWD increased from 230 to 292 m (p<.001) and 43.4% of the patients gained >50 m improvement. Overall, 2.5% of the patients died in hospital and 4.7% of the patients experienced unplanned (re)admissions to acute care, with significant differences between Group 1 and Group 2. CONCLUSIONS Our data show that inpatient CR is effective in improving functional capacity and suggest that inpatient CR provided in the earliest period following a hospitalization for HF is associated with long-term improved survival.
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- Domenico Scrutinio
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS, Institute of Bari, Bari, Italy.
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS, Institute of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS, Institute of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS. Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS. Institute of Milano-Camaldoli, Milano, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS. Institute of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS, Institute of Tradate, Varese, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA SB, IRCCS, Institute of Montescano, Pavia, Italy
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Rojer AGM, Denneman BCM, Brouwer P, Ramsey KA, Trappenburg MC, Meskers CGM, Pijnappels M, Goonan R, Marston C, Kay JE, Lim WK, Turbić A, Island L, Reijnierse EM, Maier AB. Determinants of instrumented sedentary and physical activity behavior in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: RESORT. Exp Gerontol 2021; 154:111524. [PMID: 34425206 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical inactivity in hospitalized older adults is highly prevalent and associated with detrimental health outcomes. Understanding its determinants is important for prognosis and tailoring interventions in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients. METHODS Within the REStORing health of acutely unwell adulTs (RESORT) observational, longitudinal cohort, geriatric rehabilitation inpatients wore an inertial sensor (ActivPAL4) for one week to objectively assess instrumented sedentary behavior (i-SB) and physical activity (i-PA). Determinants were grouped in five geriatric domains: morbidity, cognition/psychology, physical performance, functional performance, and nutritional status. Their association with i-SB (mean sitting, lying, non-upright time) and i-PA (mean number of steps, sit-to-stand transitions and upright time) quintiles were examined using multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses with Bonferroni correction (p < 0.006). RESULTS A total of 145 inpatients were included (mean age 83.0, SD 7.7 years; 55.9% females). More comorbidities were associated with a lower daily number of steps (OR:0.91, 95%CI: 0.86-0.96) and lower upright time (OR:0.93, 95%CI: 0.88-0.98). Depressive symptoms (higher Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score) were associated with higher non-upright time (OR: 1.12, 95%CI: 1.03-1.21) and lower upright time (OR: 0.89, 95%CI: 0.83-0.96). Better physical performance (higher Functional Ambulation Classification, gait speed, and Short Physical Performance Battery score) was associated with lower i-SB measures (OR range: 0.07-0.78, p < 0.0005) and higher i-PA measures (OR range: 1.35-19.50, p < 0.0005). Higher functional performance (Katz index of Activities of Daily Living score) was associated with lower i-SB measures (OR range: 0.61-0.69, p ≤ 0.003) and higher i-PA measures (OR range: 1.60-3.64, p < 0.0005). Being malnourished was associated with lower i-PA measures (OR range: 0.29-0.32, p ≤ 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Worse morbidity, depressive symptoms, worse physical and functional performance, and worse nutritional status were associated with higher i-SB and lower i-PA. These determinants should be taken into account while designing and promoting multidisciplinary physical activity interventions.
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- Anna Galina Maria Rojer
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Amstelland Hospital, Laan van de Helende Meesters 8, 1186 AM Amstelveen, the Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, de Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Neuroscience and Amsterdam Movement Sciences, de Boelelaan 1118, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, de Boelelaan 1118, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Movement Sciences, the Netherlands; Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, 3050, Victoria, Australia; Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Centre for Healthy Longevity, @AgeSingapore, National University Health System, Singapore.
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Elías MN, Munro CL, Liang Z. Graphic Representation of Hourly Activity Counts May Identify Discharge Outcomes for Older Adults After Critical Illness. Rehabil Nurs 2021; 46:247-252. [PMID: 33492069 PMCID: PMC11073790 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE After transitioning from an intensive care unit (ICU), hospitalized older adults are inactive, which may affect discharge outcomes. We examined trends between post-ICU hourly activity counts and discharge disposition among hospitalized older ICU survivors. DESIGN A prospective, exploratory research design was used in this study. METHODS We enrolled older ICU survivors within 24-48 hours of ICU discharge. Actigraphy measured post-ICU hourly activity counts (0:00 a.m.-23:59 p.m.). Chart review provided discharge disposition. Analyses were conducted to illustrate trends between post-ICU hourly activity counts and discharge disposition. FINDINGS Mean hourly activity was about 2,233 ± 569 counts/hour. Graphs revealed trends between hourly activity counts and discharge disposition. Participants with lower post-ICU activity counts, especially during daytime hours, tended to be discharged to a care facility. CONCLUSIONS Future nursing research should determine whether post-ICU inactivity during hospitalization is a modifiable risk factor for worse discharge outcomes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Activity could be a prognostic indicator of discharge disposition for older ICU survivors.
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- Maya N Elías
- University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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Hills D, Ekegren C, Plummer V, Freene N, Kunstler B, Robinson T, Healy E, Vo J, Gasevic D, Crabtree A. Nursing perspectives on reducing sedentary behaviour in sub-acute hospital settings: A mixed methods study. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:1348-1361. [PMID: 34363267 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To determine the factors influencing nurses' decisions and capacity to reduce sedentary behaviour in hospital inpatients in sub-acute hospital settings. BACKGROUND Sedentary behaviour in hospital inpatients is a complex issue that can be resistant to resolution. There is little research investigating factors influencing nurses' promotion of reduced levels of sedentary behaviour in sub-acute hospital settings. DESIGN An explanatory sequential design was employed, comprising quantitative and qualitative phases. METHODS An online survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 138 nurses from five Australian states. Logistic regression modelling identified demographic and behavioural characteristics of nurses who often encouraged patients to reduce their sedentary behaviour. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 ward nurses and nurse managers, with the content subjected to thematic analysis. STROBE and GRAMMS checklists were employed. RESULTS Nurses recognised their role in promoting reduced sedentary behaviour but faced a range of personal and organisational barriers in achieving this outcome for patients. Few nurses were aware of national physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. Five themes emerged from interviews (nursing role, care challenges, expectations of advocates, teamwork and improving the experience). Overall, many nurses experienced a lack of agency in promoting reduced sedentary behaviour and cognitive dissonance in feeling unable to undertake this role. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study are significant in confirming that reducing sedentary behaviour in hospital inpatients is influenced by a range of complex and multi-level factors. There is a fundamental need for organisational and clinical leadership in building a culture and climate in which staff feel empowered to promote reduced sedentary behaviour in their patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results of this study highlight the importance of taking action to reduce sedentary behaviour in sub-acute hospital settings. A co-design approach to developing interventions in local health services is warranted.
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- Danny Hills
- School of Health, Federation University, Ballarat, Vic., Australia.,Health Innovation and Transformation Centre, Federation University, Ballarat, Vic., Australia
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- Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, Monash University, Frankston, Vic., Australia.,School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University, Ballarat, Vic., Australia.,Peninsula Health, Frankston, Vic., Australia
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- Physiotherapy, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.,Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia
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- BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash University, Clayton, Vic., Australia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Monash University, Frankston, Vic., Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Monash University, Frankston, Vic., Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Home, Acute and Community, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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Kim E, Kast C, Afroz-Hossain A, Qiu M, Pappas K, Sinvani L. Bridging the Gap Between the Intensive Care Unit and the Acute Medical Care Unit. Am J Crit Care 2021; 30:193-200. [PMID: 34161979 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2021591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite a growing cohort of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, little is known about the early ICU aftercare period. OBJECTIVE To identify gaps in early ICU aftercare and factors associated with poor hospital outcomes. METHODS A multisite, retrospective study (January 1 to December 31, 2017) was conducted among randomly selected patients admitted to the medical ICU and subsequently transferred to acute medical care units. Records were reviewed for patient characteristics, ICU course, and early ICU aftercare practices and syndromes. Associations between practices and hospital outcomes were calculated with χ2 and Wilcoxon rank sum tests, followed by logistic regression. RESULTS One hundred fifty-one patients met inclusion criteria (mean [SD] age, 64.2 [19.1] years; 51.7% male; 44.4% White). The most frequent diagnoses were sepsis (35.8%) and respiratory failure (33.8%). During early ICU aftercare, 46.4% had dietary restrictions, 25.8% had bed rest orders, 25.0% had a bladder catheter, 26.5% had advance directive documentation, 33.8% had dysphagia, 34.3% had functional decline, and 23.2% had delirium. Higher Charlson Comorbidity Index (odds ratio, 1.6) and midodrine use on medical units (odds ratio, 7.5) were associated with in-hospital mortality; mechanical ventilation in the ICU was associated with rapid response on medical unit (odds ratio, 12.9); and bladder catheters were associated with ICU readmission (odds ratio, 5.2). CONCLUSIONS Delirium, debility, and dysphagia are frequently encountered in early ICU aftercare, yet bed rest, dietary restriction, and lack of advance directive documentation are common. Future studies are urgently needed to characterize and address early ICU aftercare.
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- Eileen Kim
- Eileen Kim is assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, New York
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- Charles Kast is assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, New York
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- Anika Afroz-Hossain is assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, New York
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- Michael Qiu is a data analyst, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Karalyn Pappas is a biostatistician, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Liron Sinvani is an associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and an assistant professor, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health
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Elías MN, Munro CL, Liang Z. Daytime Activity Is Associated With Discharge to Home in Older Adults Recovering From Critical Illness. J Gerontol Nurs 2021; 47:13-19. [PMID: 33497446 PMCID: PMC10467819 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20210107-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hospitalized older adults recovering from critical illness after transition of care out of an intensive care unit (ICU) are often inactive, which may affect discharge disposition and hospital length of stay (LOS). The current study explored relationships between early post-ICU activity, discharge disposition, and LOS. Actigraphy measured post-ICU daytime and nighttime activity (mean activity counts/min). Prospective chart review provided discharge disposition and LOS (days). Independent samples t tests compared post-ICU daytime activity by discharge disposition. Multivariate regression examined associations between post-ICU activity and LOS. Post-ICU daytime activity was greater among those discharged home (54.42 [SD = 29.3 counts/min]) than those discharged to a facility (33.26 [SD = 24.26 counts/min]): t(26) = 2.054, p = 0.050). Lower post-ICU daytime activity was associated with longer LOS (β = -0.322, p = 0.041). Future research should investigate whether post-ICU daytime inactivity during hospitalization is a modifiable risk factor for worse outcomes among older adults discharged from the ICU. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(2), 13-19.].
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Kehler DS, Arora RC. Avoiding Pajama Paralysis in the Cardiac Intensive Care Environment With Early Mobilization. Can J Cardiol 2020; 37:191-192. [PMID: 32422337 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- D Scott Kehler
- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Cardiac Sciences Program, St Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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