François Dubé, Marie-Michèle Côté, Andréanne Juneau · PDF fileFrançois Dubé, Marie-Michèle Côté, Andréanne Juneau et Philippe Nguyen Institut universitaire de gériatrie

Franois Dub, Marie-Michle Ct, Andranne Juneau et Philippe NguyenInstitut universitaire de griatrie de Montral

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Andranne JuneauMSc Candidate, Physiotherapy, Universit de Montral
Marie-Michle CtMSc Candidate, Physiotherapy, Universit de Montral
Franois DubPhysiotherapist, MSc, Institut universitaire de griatrie de Montral
Philippe NguyenPhysiotherapist, Institut universitaire de griatrie de Montral
[email protected], ext. 3518
Marie-Michle CtFranois Dub
To cite this source : Juneau, A., Ct, M.-M., Dub, F., Nguyen, P. (2014). SPRINT Retraining Protocol.Montral : Institut universitaire de griatrie de Montral.
Translated from : Juneau, A., Ct, M.-M., Dub, F., Nguyen, P. (2014). Protocole de rentranement SPRINT. Montral : Institut universitaire de griatrie de Montral.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Goal of the Protocol
User Guide
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Category 2 Orange
Category 3 Green
Category 4 Blue
References
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Preface
This document is the result of the collaboration of two physiotherapists (Franois Dub and Philippe Nguyen) and two physiotherapy students (Andranne Juneau and Marie-Michle Ct) as part of a clinical project during the summer of 2012 at the Institut universitaire de griatrie de Montral (IUGM). This project was directed by Franois Dub in collaboration with Philippe Nguyen.
The goal of the project was to conduct a literature review on deconditioning and develop an interdisciplinary protocol to prevent deconditioning or facilitate the retraining of hospitalized patients in collaboration with families and care staff. The project was initially reviewed and approved by the co-administrators of the short-stay geriatric assessment unit (GAU) of the IUGM.
Acknowledgements
The authors thank Christine Kaegi for the English translation and Mary-Grace Paniconi for reviewing the manuscript. We also want to acknowledge the interdisciplinary team of the GAU of the IUGM and the members of the Physiotherapy Department of the IUGM, especially Paola Campana, for the deve-lopment of the protocol.
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Introduction
Deconditioning affects 30% to 50% of older hos-pitalized patients (Jones et al., 2006). Decreased mobilization and prolonged bed confinement lead to harmful effects. These effects include a loss of muscle strength and a functional decline (Kergoat et al., 2011). Although these effects are generally reversible, there can be a negative impact on the older persons inde-pendence.
In a systematic review, Kortebein (2009) reports several definitions of deconditioning in the literature. Some authors define this term as a loss of physical strength due to an incapacity to maintain an optimal level of physical activity. Others define it as multiple changes in the physiology of different organs induced by inactivity and that are reversible by activity. According to Kortebein (2009), deconditioning is used clinically to denote a significant decline in function and is the result of a cumulative multifactorial phenomenon. As mentioned by Buschbacher and Porter (2000), the term deconditioning syndrome should be used since com-plications due to immobilisation are involved.
Grant, Dall and Kerr (2011) compared the number of sit-to-stand transfers in an older population hospita-lized in a rehabilitation unit with that of older adults living in the community. They report a significant decrease in the number of sit-to-stand movements performed during a single day in the rehabilitation units. The use of an exercise program that includes daily sit-to-stand transfers could help people regain independence (Grant et al., 2011).
A study examined factors that motivate older hos-pitalized adults to exercise. One motivational factor was encouragement from the health care team, which reflects the importance of health promotion among this population. Conversely, the lack of support from health care professionals constitutes a barrier to exercise (So and Pierluissi, 2012).
In a systematic review, de Morton, Keating and Jeffs (2009) report that for older adults hospitalized in a medical ward, a multidisciplinary treatment program that includes an exercise program can increase the percentage of patients who go home. This type of pro-gram can also reduce the length of stay and the costs related to hospitalization. In a randomized clinical trial of 180 older adults of 65 years and over hospitalized in acute care, Jones et al. (2006) report a significant improvement in the Timed Up and Go test following two daily 30-minute sessions as part of a mobility and strengthening program.
In the Adapted Health Care Approach for Older Adults in Quebec Hospital Centres, Kergoat et al. (2011) recommend getting patients moving around right away and on a constant basis during hospitalization to prevent the harmful effects of deconditioning. It is therefore important for family members, as well as care staff, to encourage the person to get up and safely move around every day to facilitate retraining.
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Goal of the Protocol
The SPRINT (Spcifique au Rentranement en INTerdisciplinarit) Retraining Protocol was created to prevent deconditioning in older hospitalized adults or to facilitate their retraining. The objective of the protocol is to involve these individuals, their families, and each care staff member. The protocol was developed specifically for the short-stay geriatric assessment unit (GAU) of the IUGM. It can be implemented in other hospital settings or in different types of wards, such as acute care units.
User Guide
Protocol description
The SPRINT Protocol consists of four categories that represent different levels of mobility. Each category is colour coded so as not to discriminate. The mo-bility classification of Jones et al. (2006) inspired the categories of this protocol. Each category includes an exercise that can be supervised by family members or care staff. Some categories also include a second exercise that must be supervised, for safety reasons, by a qualified staff member (e.g., a doctor, physiothe-rapist, or occupational therapist) as these exercises involve a greater risk of trauma or falls. Illustrations are used to explain the exercises. Pamphlets are available to explain the protocol to family members and other care staff members. A worksheet posted near the bed is completed by family members and staff and is used to document the exercises done by the hospitalized person. The exercises can be done several times a day depending on the persons endurance.
Roles of the physiotherapist*
The physiotherapist is in charge of the protocol and its implementation in the care unit. The protocol is admi-nistered to hospitalized adults who have been selected by the physiotherapist. Following an evaluation, the physiotherapist categorizes patients according to their level of deconditioning. It is also the physiotherapists role to present the protocol to the members of the interdisciplinary team, the patients and their families. Finally, he or she must regularly compile the exercises that have been done. The physiotherapist ensures that the individuals undergoing this therapy are medically able to tolerate the exercises.
*In Quebec, two professionals can practise physiotherapy: physiotherapists (PT) and physical rehabilitation therapists (PRT).The term physiotherapist is used in this text to designate both professions. It is the responsibility of PRT to obtain the informa-tion required by current regulations to treat patients.
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Procedure
In summary...
Each category contains one or two specific exercises, a worksheet, a pamphlet and two coloured signs. The worksheets and one of the signs should be fastened to a clipboard and hung on the wall. A pen should also be supplied and attached to the clipboard to make it easier to document the exercises.
Patients are put into one of four exercise categories according to their level of physical activity. The as-signed SPRINT category is based on a physiotherapy evaluation. It is therefore recommended that up to five of the following elements be evaluated:
1. Lie-to-sit transfer2. Sit-to-stand transfer, with or without assistance
of the upper limbs3. Sitting and standing balance (static and dynamic)4. Gait5. Use of stairs
Before prescribing the SPRINT protocol to a hospita-lized person, the physiotherapist must ensure:
1. That the person is medically stable and able to tolerate the exercises in the prescribed category.
2. That the family members and care staff are able to help the person safely perform the prescribed exercises.
This evaluation allows the physiotherapist to assign a person to the appropriate category for optimal retrai-ning. The physiotherapists clinical judgement is essen-tial to ensure the safe