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Physiotherapy Effects on Function, Ambulation, and Independence in Palliative Cancer Care
12 juni 2026 bijgewerkt door: Nujud Halawi, University of Jazan
Short-Term Effects of Physiotherapy on Functional Status, Ambulation, and Independence in Palliative Care Cancer Patients at Jazan Specialist Hospital: A Prospective Quasi Experimental Study
This study examines the short-term effects of physiotherapy on functional status, ambulation, and independence among patients admitted to the palliative care unit at Jazan Specialist Hospital.
The study hypothesizes that a short-term individualized physiotherapy program will lead to measurable improvements in functional outcomes as assessed by the Barthel Index (BI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS).
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Voltooid
Conditie
Interventie / Behandeling
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
A prospective single-group pre-post quasi-experimental study was conducted in the Palliative Care Unit at Jazan Specialist Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, between August 2025 and April 2026.
Sixty patients were managed during the study period; of these, 32 patients with complete paired pre- and post-intervention assessments were included in the final statistical analysis.
Patients received an individualized physiotherapy program once daily for one week (7 sessions), with each session lasting approximately 45-60 minutes.
The intervention included range-of-motion exercises, manual therapy, strengthening exercises, stretching, mobility training, transfer training, ambulation exercises, positioning, and chest physiotherapy.
Outcome measures included the Barthel Index (BI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS).
Pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Studietype
Ingrijpend
Inschrijving (Werkelijk)
32
Fase
- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
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Studie Locaties
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Jizan, Saoedi-Arabië, 86611
- Jazan Health Cluster
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Nee
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older admitted to the palliative care unit with a confirmed diagnosis of advanced cancer.
- Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) score of 40 or above.
- Clinically stable and conscious at the time of recruitment.
- Capable of providing informed consent, either personally or through a legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Pre-terminal or unstable clinical condition that precluded safe physiotherapy participation. 2. PPS score below 40 indicating severely reduced functional status.
3. Unconsciousness or inability to engage meaningfully in physiotherapy sessions.
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Behandeling
- Toewijzing: NVT
- Interventioneel model: Opdracht voor een enkele groep
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
Interventie / Behandeling |
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Ander: Experimental: Physiotherapy Intervention Group
Individualized Physiotherapy Program Participants received an individualized physiotherapy program delivered once daily for one week (7 sessions), each lasting approximately 45-60 minutes.
The program included: range-of-motion exercises, manual therapy, strengthening exercises, stretching, mobility training, transfer training, ambulation exercises, positioning, and chest physiotherapy, as clinically appropriate.
The program was tailored to each patient's functional status, clinical condition, and tolerance, with modifications made according to daily clinical assessment.
Outcome measures: Barthel Index (BI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) assessed at baseline (within 24-48 hours of recruitment) and after completion of the one-week intervention (day 7).
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Individualized Physiotherapy Program Participants received an individualized physiotherapy program delivered once daily for one week (7 sessions), each lasting approximately 45-60 minutes.
The program included: range-of-motion exercises, manual therapy, strengthening exercises, stretching, mobility training, transfer training, ambulation exercises, positioning, and chest physiotherapy, as clinically appropriate.
The program was tailored to each patient's functional status, clinical condition, and tolerance, with modifications made according to daily clinical assessment.
Outcome measures: Barthel Index (BI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) assessed at baseline (within 24-48 hours of recruitment) and after completion of the one-week intervention (day 7).
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Improvement in Barthel Index (BI)
Tijdsspanne: [Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline (within 24-48 hours of recruitment). Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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The BI assesses independence in activities of daily living, with higher scores indicating greater independence.
Scores range from 0 to 100.
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[Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline (within 24-48 hours of recruitment). Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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Improvement in Functional Ambulation Category (FAC)
Tijdsspanne: [Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline. Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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The FAC assesses walking ability and level of assistance required for ambulation.
Scores range from 0 (non-ambulatory) to 5 (independent ambulation on all surfaces).
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[Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline. Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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Improvement in Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)
Tijdsspanne: [Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline. Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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The PPS assesses overall functional status in palliative care, with higher scores indicating better functional performance.
Scores range from 0 to 100 in increments of 10.
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[Time Frame: Timepoint 1 = Baseline. Timepoint 2 = Post-intervention (day 7 or at discharge).]
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
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Sponsor
Onderzoekers
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Nujud Halawi, University of Jazan
Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Werkelijk)
1 augustus 2025
Primaire voltooiing (Werkelijk)
30 april 2026
Studie voltooiing (Werkelijk)
13 juni 2026
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
12 juni 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
12 juni 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
17 juni 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
17 juni 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
12 juni 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 juni 2026
Meer informatie
Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
Trefwoorden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- UJazan_NHalawi
Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)
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