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Effect of a simple exercise programme on hospitalisation-associated disability in older patients: a randomised controlled trial.

2019-10-08 geriatric medicine Title + abstract only
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ObjectiveHospitalisation-associated disability (HAD, defined as the loss of ability to perform one or more basic activities of daily living [ADL] independently at discharge) is a frequent condition among older patients. The present study aimed to assess whether a simple inpatient exercise programme decreases the incidence of HAD in acutely hospitalised very old patients. DesignIn this randomized controlled trial (Activity in GEriatric acute CARe, AGECAR) participants were assigned to a control ...

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