Does Rapid Mobilisation Improve Length of Stay and Outcomes Post THR?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Does Rapid Mobilisation as Part of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway Improve Length of Stay, Return to Function and Patient Satisfaction Post Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty?
IRAS ID
159687
Contact name
Christopher Efford
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study looks to examine the effect of attempting initial post-operative walking with a patient following a total hip replacement. Currently patients rest in bed for approximately 24 hours following their operation before walking. The intervention group would aim to commence walking at between 4-6 hours after their operation.
Outcome measures to be examined would be: length of hospital stay, patient experience of physiotherapy treatment, the time taken for patients to reach functional milestones and number of post-operative medical complications.
The study is designed as a randomised controlled trial where participants would be separated randomly into two groups. One group would form the intervention group and start physiotherapy and attempted walking 4-6 hours after their operation. The other group would form the control group and would remain on the current standard rehabilitation protocol.REC name
South Central - Hampshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/SC/0018
Date of REC Opinion
9 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion