The Preventing Functional Decline in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients (PREV_FUNC) Study
Karolinska Institutet
320 participants
Sep 1, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to examine 1) if multicomponent exercise interventions (including both mobility and strengthening exercises) have effects on physical function compared to usual care in older adults, and 2) if a comprehensive multicomponent exercise program is more effective than a simple multicomponent exercise program including only walking and rising from a chair.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- ability to stand up from a sitting position independently or with minimal personal help
- ability to communicate and collaborate with the research staff
Exclusion Criteria4
- people who are not able to follow instructions
- people who by the responsible physician are assessed as not eligible to participate due to terminal illness or any major medical condition that contraindicates exercise
- those living in nursing home
- those previously included in the study
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Interventions
Up to four sessions per day (total duration 20-30 minutes/day). Performed at the hospital on all weekdays from baseline until hospital discharge (around 1 week). At discharge, the participants will be encouraged to continue with the exercise program at home.
Two daily sessions (morning and afternoon) of 20 minutes' duration each. Performed at the hospital on all weekdays from baseline until hospital discharge (around 1 week).
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NCT05366075