U.S., March 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07492745) titled 'Effect of Using a Reminder to Encourage Patients to be Active During Their Hospital Stay.' on Jan. 19.
Brief Summary: Around 30% of patients aged 65 and over experience functional decline due to hospitalization. Physical inactivity, often without medical justification, is common during hospital stays.This immobility leads to loss of autonomy, muscle strength, and increases post-discharge risks.
Slow walking for 25-40 minutes daily significantly improves functional capacity. However, it could be difficult to reach this time of walking due to a lack of physiotherapist in hospital.
A vibrating watch may encourage patients to walk or...