NCT06351280

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

Evaluation of Performance-based Functional Outcome Measures After Open Abdominal Surgery: a Comparison of Clinimetric Properties of Four Tools

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

The significance of this research lies in its potential to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in postsurgical rehabilitation, ultimately improving the overall well-being of surgical patients. This study is to evaluate the clinimetric properties of four distinct tools designed for assessing performance-based functional outcomes following open abdominal surgery. 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT), 5 Times Sit to Stand test (5T STS), 2 minute Walk test (2MWT), and Timed Up and GO (TUG)will be assessed to determine any changes in their functionality and overall well-being on day 2 and on day of discharge.

Conditions

• Laparotomy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-01
• Primary completion: 2024-07-01
• Completion: 2024-07-30
• First posted: 2024-04-08
• Last updated: 2024-08-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan