Postoperative outcomes following rehabilitation in patients with left ventricular assist devices

Postoperative rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the recovery pathway following left ventricular assist device implantation (LVAD), and patients are expected to conduct an autonomous life thanks to improved technology and increased knowledge of mechanical circulatory support. The primary purpose of...

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Published in:Monaldi archives for chest disease 2020-05, Vol.90 (2)
Main Authors: Polastri, Massimiliano, Boschi, Silvia, Brillanti, Giorgia, Martin-Suarez, Sofia, Masetti, Marco, Potena, Luciano, Loforte, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Aged
Disability Evaluation
Female
Functional Status
Heart Failure - physiopathology
Heart Failure - psychology
Heart Failure - surgery
Heart-assist devices
Heart-Assist Devices - adverse effects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Outcomes assessment
Physiotherapy
Postoperative Care - rehabilitation
Postoperative Period
Quality of Life
Recovery of Function
Rehabilitation - methods
Rehabilitation - psychology
Walk Test - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Postoperative rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the recovery pathway following left ventricular assist device implantation (LVAD), and patients are expected to conduct an autonomous life thanks to improved technology and increased knowledge of mechanical circulatory support. The primary purpose of the present study was to quantify clinical changes related to rehabilitation, in patients with LVAD: functional capacity, disability, and quality of life were identified as reliable outcomes to detect such changes. The current study was a scoping review conducted searching three primary databases, namely PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, from their inception until January 2020. After the selection process was completed, 12 citations were included in the present study. Three hundred eight three patients were included in the current analysis. Functional capacity, disability, and quality of life were investigated in 157, 215, 18 patients, respectively. Significant differences were found before and after rehabilitation. The mean walked distance at 6-Minute Walk Test improved from 319±96 to 412.8±86.2 metres (p
ISSN:1122-0643
2532-5264
DOI:10.4081/monaldi.2020.1249