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

    christopher.efford@rbch.nhs.uk

  • 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