Discharge Recommendations for Older Adults Using Physical Outcome Measure

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Conditions studied: Discharge Planning, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Acute Hospitalization, OUTCOME MEASURES

In brief

The aim of this study is to explore if the use of Sit to Stand Test and Gait speed Test could assist physiotherapist with discharge planning decisions for older adults who are admitted to an acute hospital.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06903832

Run by

National University Hospital, Singapore

People needed

60

Starts

2025-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-30

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 65 years and older
• Able to ambulate without physical assistance with or without walking aids as per premorbid status for at least 5 metres
• Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) of ≤ 5
• Able to follow instructions (Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) ≥ 5)

You may not qualify if…

• Admitted for acute orthopaedic or neurological conditions with physical deficits that affect functional mobility
• Requires physical assistance for functional mobility from ≥ 1 person
• Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) of > 5
• AMT < 5 (Lack capacity to consent to study)

Where it is running

• National University Hospital, Singapore — Singapore, Singapore (enrolling)

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