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Evaluation of Performance-based Functional Outcome Measures After Open Abdominal Surgery

NCT06351280 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2024-08-14

No results posted yet for this study

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.

Conditions

  • Laparotomy

Interventions

OTHER

Standardised Physiotherapy Plan

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Suman Sheraz, PhD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-07-01
Completion
2024-07-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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