Loss of autonomy among elderly during and after hospitalisation is a well-known problem. Patient suffering of sarcopenia (decreasing in muscle mass and function) are more likely not to recover their previous autonomy. Studies have shown that physical exercise, especially resistance exercises, is the most efficient known treatment of sarcopenia. Several institution-based rehabilitation programs had been implemented in this purpose. On the other hand, some studies have shown that home-based self-rehabilitation can be as efficient as institution-based rehabilitation, for example in stroke, cardiac failure and COPD rehabilitation. The investigators propose to set up a home-based self-rehabilitation program to fight against sarcopenia and hence increasing autonomy among elderly. This study aimed to establish the feasibility of such a program.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Participants follow a home-based self-rehabilitation program consisting of the realisation of a set of physical exercises using an elastic band. The exercises have to be performed 3 times a week, and are associated with a protein supplementation. The rehabilitation follow-up by the physician is planned once a week, by phone, and with face-to-face appointments at inclusion, 6 weeks and 3 months follow-up.
Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Paris, France
RECRUITINGFeasability of a post-hospitalization self-rehabilitation program for sarcopenic elderly patients
Measured from program adherence using a patient notebook
Time frame: 3 months
Feasability of a post-hospitalization self-rehabilitation program for sarcopenic elderly patients
Measured from patient satisfaction using a satisfaction scale
Time frame: 3 months
Feasability of a post-hospitalization self-rehabilitation program for sarcopenic elderly patients
Measured from medical time required by phone call
Time frame: 3 months
Muscular status evaluation
Change in muscle mass measured with Bio-Impedance analysis
Time frame: 3 months
Muscular status evaluation
Performance in muscle mass measured with Short Physical Performance Battery
Time frame: 3 months
Muscular status evaluation
Force in muscle mass measured with Grip test
Time frame: 3 months
Autonomy degree evaluation
Change in autonomy measured with Barthel Index
Time frame: 3 months
Quality of life evaluation
Change in quality of life measured with Médical Outcomes Study Short Form 36
Time frame: 3 months
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