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Effects of a Physiotherapy Program in Patients Hospitalized Due to Pneumonia
Acute respiratory infections are the fourth cause of hospitalization in elderly. Various studies have examined the impact of hospitalization in patients with respiratory pathology, showing the need of interventions in order to reduce the impact of hospitalization. The objective of this study is to examine whether a physical therapy intervention can reduce impairment in patients hospitalized due to pneumonia.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Universidad de Granada |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | UNKNOWN |
| Enrolment | 60 |
| Start date | 2015-09 |
| Completion | 2018-07 |
Conditions
- Pneumonia
Interventions
- cephalosporin with or without erythromycin
- Physiotherapy program
Primary outcomes
- Muscle strength — Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 8 days
Quadriceps strength will be assessed with a portable dynamometer. The test will be performed as previously reported. - Exercise capacity — Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 8 days
Five times sit to stand test (5STS) will be used to assess exercise capacity, 5STS is a simple assessment tool that is feasible in all healthcare settings, and may be a rapid method of assessing changes in exercise capacity in COPD and screening for poor physical functioning individuals.
Countries
Spain