Effect of a Simple Exercise Program on Hospitalization-Associated Disability in Older Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hospitalization-associated disability [HAD, ie, the loss of ability to perform ≥1 basic activities of daily living (ADLs) independently at discharge] is a frequent condition among older patients. The present study assessed whether a simple inpatient exercise program decreases HAD incidence in acutely hospitalized very old patients.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - January 19, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Javier Ortiz-Alonso, Natalia Bustamante-Ara, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Maite Vid án-Astiz, Gabriel Rodríguez-Romo, Jennifer Mayordomo-Cava, Marianna Javier-González, Mercedes Hidalgo-Gamarra, Myriel Lopéz-Tatis, María Isabel Valades-Malagón, Alejandro Sa Tags: Original Study Source Type: research