Emergency abdominal surgery is associated with high mortality rates, multiple postoperative complications and prolonged duration of hospital admission. The purpose of this study is to examine the postoperative functional performance in patients undergoing Emergency High-risk Abdominal Surgery. The hypothesis is that the study can describe the patient population in relation to postoperative functioning, degree of inactivity and the factors that limit mobility.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Hvidovre University Hospital
Hvidovre, Denmark
Basic mobility evaluated by the Cumulated Ambulation Score (CAS)
Factors that limit independency in basic mobility will be evaluated on a daily basis.
Time frame: Daily on postoperative day 1 to 7 and at discharge from the hospital (average length of stay is: 14 days).
Physical activity assessment with accelerometer (ActivePAL)
Time frame: Daily on postoperative day 1 to 7.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
VAS is a self-reported measure of pain intensity.
Time frame: Daily on postoperative day 1 to 7 and at discharge from the hospital (average length of stay is: 14 days).
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
AMPS measures a person's performance capacity for activities of daily living (ADL) and/or independent living.
Time frame: One time at postoperative day 4.
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