Health Condition 1: J00-J99- Diseases of the respiratory system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Intervention3: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
Dr Sanjana B Hubballi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 40-70 years. 2.Confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia by clinical, radiological or microbiological confirmation. 3. Hemodynamically stable with no active shock or unstable vitals. 4.Able to ambulate independently with or without assistive devices. 5.Resting SpO2 greater than or equal to 88percent on room air or supplemental oxygen. 6.Medically cleared for physical activity.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Unstable cardiovascular conditions 2.Uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmias, recent myocardial infarction 3.Severe orthopedic or neuromuscular limitations that impair walking 4.Cognitive impairment that interferes With understanding instructions 5.Pregnancy 6.Use of beta-blockers or medications that significantly blunt heart rate response 7.Ongoing fever greater than or equal to 38.5 C at the time of testing (pneumonia group) 8.History of chronic respiratory disease (e.g., COPD, asthma) in control group 9.Inability or refusal to give informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| physiological cost indexTimepoint: outcome measures are taken after completion of the 6-minute walk test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Borgs rate of perceived exertionTimepoint: Scale is taken after completion of Minutes walk | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sangeeta Appannavar
SDM College of physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed