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- Porserud, Andrea, et al.
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Association between early mobilisation after abdominal cancer surgery and postoperative complications
- 2023
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Ingår i: European Journal of Surgical Oncology. - 0748-7983 .- 1532-2157. ; 49:9
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: Postoperative complications and readmission to hospital after major cancer surgery are common. Early mobilisation in hospital is thought to reduce complications, and patients are recommended to mobilise for at least 2 h on the day of surgery, and thereafter at least 6 h per day. Evidence for early mobilisation is limited and therefore also how early mobilisation may influence the development of postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between early mobilisation after abdominal cancer surgery and readmission to hospital due to postoperative complications.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Adult patients who had abdominal cancer surgery due to ovarian, colorectal, or urinary bladder cancer between January 2017 and May 2018 were included in the study. Exposure was set to the mean number of steps taken over the first three postoperative days, measured with an activity monitor. Primary outcome was readmission to hospital within 30 days after discharge, and secondary outcome was severity of complications. Data were obtained from medical records. Logistic regression was used to investigate the association between exposure and outcomes.RESULTS: Of 133 patients included in the study, 25 were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after discharge. The analysis showed no association between early mobilisation and readmission or severity of complications.CONCLUSION: Early mobilisation does not seem to increase the odds of readmission, nor the severity of complications. This study contributes to the limited research on the association between early mobilisation and postoperative complications after abdominal cancer surgery.
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- Porserud, Andrea, et al.
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Effects of an exercise intervention in primary care after robot-assisted radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer : A randomised controlled trial
- 2024
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Ingår i: BMC Cancer. - 1471-2407. ; 24
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: After radical cystectomy physical activity is important to reduce risk of complications, but patients with urinary bladder cancer have difficulties in achieving general recommendations on physical activity and exercise. The aim of this randomised controlled trial was therefore to evaluate the effects of a physical exercise programme in primary care, following discharge from hospital after robot-assisted radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with urinary bladder cancer scheduled for robot-assisted radical cystectomy at Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden between September 2019 and October 2022 were invited to join the study. At discharge, they were randomised to intervention or active control group. The intervention group was planned to start exercise with physiotherapist in primary care during the third week; the programme included aerobic and strengthening exercises, twice a week for 12 weeks, and daily walks. The control group received unsupervised home-based exercise with daily walks and a sit-to-stand exercise. Assessments were conducted before surgery, at discharge and after four months regarding the primary outcome physical function (Six-minute walk test), and secondary outcomes physical activity, pain, health-related quality of life, fatigue, and psychological wellbeing.RESULTS: Ninety patients were included, mean (sd) age 71.5 (8.5) years. An intention-to-treat analysis showed no intervention effect on the primary outcome physical function, or on pain or psychological wellbeing, but effect on physical activity with a difference from discharge to four months with a median (IQR) of 4790 (3000) and 2670 (4340) daily steps in the intervention and control group, respectively (p = 0.046), and for fatigue, and health-related quality of life, in favour of the intervention group.CONCLUSION: Both the intervention and control groups improved physical function, but the patients who exercised in primary care experienced additional positive effects on physical activity, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Hence, exercise in primary care after discharge from hospital could be a promising method after radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer.TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was registered in Clinical Trials with registration number NCT03998579, 20,190,607.
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- Porserud, Andrea, et al.
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Objectively measured mobilisation is enhanced by a new behaviour support tool in patients undergoing abdominal cancer surgery
- 2019
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Ingår i: European Journal of Surgical Oncology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0748-7983 .- 1532-2157. ; 45:10, s. 1847-1853
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: Mobilisation reduces the risk of complications after abdominal surgery. Despite that, patients spend most of their time immobilised during hospital stay. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate a tool called the Activity board, which includes behaviour change techniques, regarding effects on mobilisation and postoperative recovery after abdominal cancer surgery.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients who were planned for abdominal surgery due to colorectal, ovarian or urinary bladder cancer, and at least three postoperative days at Karolinska University Hospital were included in this non-randomised controlled trial, from January 2017 to May 2018. The patients were allocated to Activity board or standard treatment when they were admitted to hospital. Mobilisation was evaluated objectively with activity monitor the first three postoperative days, and postoperative recovery was assessed continuously during hospital stay.RESULTS: In total, 133 patients, mean (sd) age 68.1 (12.3) years were included. The patients with the Activity board had postoperatively higher levels of mobilisation, compared to standard treatment, as mean value over the first three days, steps, median (min-max) 1057 (3-10433) and 360 (0-6546), respectively (p = 0.001), and for each day separately. Further, the group with the Activity board had a shorter length of stay, 6 (3-13), compared to standard treatment 7 (3-14) (p = 0.027).CONCLUSION: The Activity board is an effective tool to enhance mobilisation after abdominal surgery due to cancer, in hospital settings. Using the Activity board could lead to improved postoperative recovery.
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