Can Older Patients with Mobility Limitations Benefit from Multidisciplinary Interventions?
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Lina
Primary Institution: Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, Beijing, China
Hypothesis
MDT can improve mobility in older adults with mobility limitation.
Conclusion
The study suggests that an exercise-centered multidisciplinary treatment can reduce adverse events in older inpatients with mobility limitations.
Supporting Evidence
- Mobility limitation is a common geriatric syndrome.
- MDT treatment includes exercise, educational, nutritional, and medical interventions.
- Adverse events were recorded during the six-month follow-up.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether a special team approach can help older people who have trouble moving. It found that this approach can help prevent some health problems.
Methodology
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial with an intervention group receiving MDT treatment and a control group receiving routine medical treatment.
Limitations
No statistical difference in ADL, length of stay, and hospital costs between the two groups at 6 months after discharge.
Participant Demographics
Older inpatients with mobility limitation from five hospitals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.036
Statistical Significance
p=0.036
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