Do the SPPB and 4-metre Gait Speed Predict Hospital Readmission in Patients Hospitalised for Acute Exacerbation if COPD?

This study aims to evaluate simple tests of physical function in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to assess whether they can predict future hospital readmission. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed (4-metre gait speed) and ability to stand from a chair, which reflects global physical functioning and frailty.

We hypothesise that the SPPB or 4-metre gait speed can predict future hospital readmissions.

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Key information

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Bronchial Diseases Bronchitis Bronchitis, Chronic Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Disease Progression Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Emphysema Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

35 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Hospital admission with an exacerbation of COPD
Must have capacity to consent
Able to walk

Exclusion criteria

Co-morbibities that limit walking ability
Co-morbidities that make walking unsafe

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Hospital readmission rate

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

Hospital readmission rate

Time frame: 12 months
Time to first hospital readmission

Time frame: 12 months
Hospital Bed days

Time frame: 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Other

Collaborators

Medical Research Council
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jan 10, 2012
Registry last updated: Nov 5, 2014

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