Do the SPPB and 4-metre Gait Speed Predict Hospital Readmission in Patients Hospitalised for Acute Exacerbation if COPD?

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01507415

Enrollment

226

Registered

2012-01-10

Start date

2011-11-30

Completion date

2014-02-28

Last updated

2014-11-05

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Conditions

Bronchitis, Chronic, Disease Progression, Lung Diseases, Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Pulmonary Emphysema, Respiratory Tract Diseases

Keywords

Cohort Studies, Longitudinal Studies, Patient Readmission, Hospitalization, Disability Evaluation

Brief summary

This study aims to evaluate simple tests of physical function in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to assess whether they can predict future hospital readmission. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed (4-metre gait speed) and ability to stand from a chair, which reflects global physical functioning and frailty. We hypothesise that the SPPB or 4-metre gait speed can predict future hospital readmissions.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

35 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Hospital admission with an exacerbation of COPD * Must have capacity to consent * Able to walk

Exclusion criteria

* Co-morbibities that limit walking ability * Co-morbidities that make walking unsafe

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hospital readmission rate	3 months

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hospital readmission rate	12 months
Time to first hospital readmission	12 months
Hospital Bed days	12 months

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results