Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Functional Level and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Limited Ambulation Due to Leg Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial  

作　　者：Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Sujeewa Weerasinghe Thunpaththu Mudiyanselage Upul Sanjeewa Thunpaththu Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Sandali Anjana Weerasinghe Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Shalindu Thushen Weerasinghe Pahala Walpola Gamarallage Shirani Walpola Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Tharanga Padmini Dissanayaka Angelo Karunaratne Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Sujeewa Weerasinghe;Thunpaththu Mudiyanselage Upul Sanjeewa Thunpaththu;Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Sandali Anjana Weerasinghe;Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Shalindu Thushen Weerasinghe;Pahala Walpola Gamarallage Shirani Walpola;Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Tharanga Padmini Dissanayaka;Angelo Karunaratne(Physio Life Care (Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Research), Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka;National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka;Rajarata University of Sri Lank, Mihintale, Sri Lanka;National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka;Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)

机构地区：[1]Physio Life Care (Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Research), Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka [2]National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka [3]Rajarata University of Sri Lank, Mihintale, Sri Lanka [4]National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka [5]Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

出　　处：《Health》2021年第10期1145-1169,共25页健康（英文）

摘　　要：<strong>Background and Purpose:</strong> Walking difficulties are defined as any reduction in speed, balance, or change of gait, causing limited ambulation. These difficulties are a common problem in older adults and may greatly affect their quality of life (QOL) and restrict their personal independence and participation. This study aimed to determine the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) on lower leg pain, walking capacity, functional mobility, ankle range of motion (AROM), and QOL of community-dwelling older people with walking difficulties. <strong>Methods:</strong> In this randomized controlled trial, 34 eligible participants with self-reported lower limb pain and limited ambulation were randomized either to the intermittent pneumatic compression intervention group (IPCIG) or static compression control group (SCCG). The IPCIG and SCCG were trained to receive IPC and SC respectively for both lower legs and instructed to continue the application independently at home for 15 minutes per session, 2 sessions a day, 7 days per week for 4 weeks independently at the home. Outcome measures of lower leg pain, AROM, walking capacity, and functional mobility were assessed at baseline and at the first, second, third, and fourth weeks after randomization. Quality of life was assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention. <strong>Results and Discussion:</strong> IPCIG showed a more significant improvement compared to the SCCG at the post-interventional stage for QOL and all the subscales. The findings show that “80% improved QOL” is 53% higher with the application of IPC than with SC for 4 weeks. The IPCIG showed a more significant improvement in the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) at the third and fourth weeks compared to the SCCG. A pairwise comparison of mean values of 6 MWT over 4 weeks within the IPCIG showed a significant difference between all the weeks. Pairwise comparisons between groups at each time point showed that the IPCIG showed a more significant improvement in the timed up and <strong>Background and Purpose:</strong> Walking difficulties are defined as any reduction in speed, balance, or change of gait, causing limited ambulation. These difficulties are a common problem in older adults and may greatly affect their quality of life (QOL) and restrict their personal independence and participation. This study aimed to determine the effect of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) on lower leg pain, walking capacity, functional mobility, ankle range of motion (AROM), and QOL of community-dwelling older people with walking difficulties. <strong>Methods:</strong> In this randomized controlled trial, 34 eligible participants with self-reported lower limb pain and limited ambulation were randomized either to the intermittent pneumatic compression intervention group (IPCIG) or static compression control group (SCCG). The IPCIG and SCCG were trained to receive IPC and SC respectively for both lower legs and instructed to continue the application independently at home for 15 minutes per session, 2 sessions a day, 7 days per week for 4 weeks independently at the home. Outcome measures of lower leg pain, AROM, walking capacity, and functional mobility were assessed at baseline and at the first, second, third, and fourth weeks after randomization. Quality of life was assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention. <strong>Results and Discussion:</strong> IPCIG showed a more significant improvement compared to the SCCG at the post-interventional stage for QOL and all the subscales. The findings show that “80% improved QOL” is 53% higher with the application of IPC than with SC for 4 weeks. The IPCIG showed a more significant improvement in the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) at the third and fourth weeks compared to the SCCG. A pairwise comparison of mean values of 6 MWT over 4 weeks within the IPCIG showed a significant difference between all the weeks. Pairwise comparisons between groups at each time point showed that the IPCIG showed a more significant improvement in the timed up and

关 键 词：Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Functional Level Quality of Life Older Adults Limited Ambulation Leg Pain 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]