The effect of abdominal support on functional outcomes in patients following major abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Immobility and pain are modifiable risk factors for development of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary morbidity after major abdominal surgery (MAS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of abdominal incision support with an elasticized abdominal binder on postoperative walk perf...

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Published in:Physiotherapy Canada 2010, Vol.62 (3), p.242-253
Main Authors: Cheifetz, Oren, Lucy, S Deborah, Overend, Tom J, Crowe, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Immobility and pain are modifiable risk factors for development of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary morbidity after major abdominal surgery (MAS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of abdominal incision support with an elasticized abdominal binder on postoperative walk performance (mobility), perceived distress, pain, and pulmonary function in patients following MAS. Seventy-five patients scheduled to undergo MAS via laparotomy were randomized to experimental (binder) or control (no binder) groups. Sixty (33 male, 27 female; mean age 58±14.9 years) completed the study. Preoperative measurements of 6-minute walk test (6MWT) distance, perceived distress, pain, and pulmonary function were repeated 1, 3, and 5 days after surgery. Surgery was associated with marked postoperative reductions (p
ISSN:0300-0508
1708-8313
DOI:10.3138/physio.62.3.242