Abdominal aortic aneurysm Postoperative complications Postoperative functional recovery Aortic Aneurysm Postoperative Complications Rehabilitation Nursing Recovery of Function Activities of Daily Living Nursing Care
Conditions
Interventions
A nurse-led rehabilitation promotion program delivered across the perioperative period. On the day before surgery, the research nurse provided education on the disease and surgery, taught deep breathi
Nurse-led Rehabilitation Promotion Program,Standard Postoperative Care
Sponsors
McCormick Faculty of Nursing, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed by CTA or MRA 2. Underwent surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm 3. Hemodynamically stable within 48 hours after surgery 4. Able to communicate in Thai 5. MMSE score of 24 or higher 6. Physician approval to participate in rehabilitation activities 7. Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe surgical complications 2. Serious psychiatric disorders 3. Medical contraindications to exercise or mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional capacity At hospital discharge or postoperative day 5, whichever came first Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, Thai version (20-point scale) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative complications Recorded daily from postoperative day 1 until hospital discharge Postoperative Complications Assessment Form (16 items, presence or absence); a patient was classified as having a complication if at least one event occurred | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactUtthawit Jansiri
McCormick Faculty of Nursing, Payap University
Outcome results
None listed