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Evaluation of Performance-based Functional Outcome Measures After Open Abdominal Surgery: a Comparison of Clinimetric Properties of Four Tools
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Standardised Physiotherapy Plan for Laparotomy. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A laparotomy is a surgical technique, the increasing rate of this surgical interventions and the subsequent need to evaluate the post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation process comprehensively. This study aims to provide essential insights into the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of such tests, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about patient recovery progress and the optimization of rehabilitation protocols.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Single session of coached deep breathing and coughing exercises. 10 supervised slow flow deep breaths to total lung capacity with a 3-5 second end inspiratory hold completed with 2 end inspiratory sniffs. 2-3 supported coughs or huffs. Repeated for another set. Patients instructed to perform independently hourly. Assisted ambulation according to the following protocol: * Stage 1 of 2 minutes. * Stage 2 of 0-1 minute. * Stage 3 of 1 - 3 minutes. * Stage 4 of 3 - 6 minutes. * Stage 5 of 6 - 10 minutes. * Stage 6 of 10 - 15 minutes. * Stage 7 \> 15 minutes. Total session time is the accumulative work time.