The Role of Mind Body Therapy in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Overview

Background: The main goal of geriatric rehabilitation reconditioning following an acute illness is rapid restoration of normal activity. Key elements are pain control, restoration of bowel functions, sleep, appetite and general well-being, along side the physical activity. Objective: To assess the effect of mind-body intervention as an adjunct to medical and physical rehabilitation in geriatric patients. Design: Prospective study Setting: University affiliated large city general hospital

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Conditions

Elderly Treatment

Interventions

mind-body interventionOTHER

multi-disciplinary mind-body intervention including: breathing techniques, guided imagery, meditation, touch therapy

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * suitable candidates had to be aged 18 years or older * treated in the Geriatric Rehabilitation Department in the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (TASMC) and * were willing and able to complete the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * severe unstable chronic illness (e.g., congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure, cancer).

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Well-being: Short Form-36 (SF-36), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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