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The objective of this randomized control trial is to investigate effects and cost effectiveness of interprofessional preoperative assessment among older knee or hip arthroplasty patients. The main hypothesis is that preoperative assessment and optimization have a positive impact on the patents' quality of life and expenditure of social and health care services.


Clinical Trial Description

Knee and hip arthrosis are common conditions among older adults. Progression of arthrosis often leads to worsening of symptoms and decreased mobility, daily functioning and quality of life. Total joint arthroplasty improves pain in end-stage arthrosis but accustomed postoperative care and rehabilitation alone may not guarantee optimal regain of functioning for frail and vulnerable older arthroplasty patients. Preoperative optimization of older patients with multimorbidity and functional limitations may improve benefits of the arthroplasty even at lower costs. Patients randomized into intervention arm of the present study receive preoperative assessment with treatment and prehabilitation plan. The focuses of the intervention are patient's chronic conditions, nutritional status, medication and physical activity. The intervention is delivered by multiprofessional team (geriatrician, registered nurse, physiotherapist and pharmacist).

Older adults undergoing surgery are a rapidly growing but vulnerable patient group. Knowledge on effects of preoperative evaluation and optimization is sparse, especially on the effects of multi-domain interventions. ;


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NCT number NCT04001699
Study type Interventional
Source University of Eastern Finland
Contact Eija Lönnroos, MD, PhD
Phone +358 40 3552932
Email eija.lonnroos@uef.fi
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date August 19, 2019
Completion date December 31, 2024

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